Wills, Powers of Attorney, & Health Proxy Services

Helping Clients in New Jersey Manage Their Affairs

In the immediate wake of COVID-19, many people are finding themselves without the proper forms in place in the event of a medical emergency or tragedy. Contemplating the future and planning accordingly is often something people overlook. Our attorneys at M. Ross & Associates, LLC are versed in preparing wills, power of attorney forms, and other proxies for clients who want to give assurances to their family members and business partners.

Our experienced lawyers can guide you through each phase of drafting your legal documents to ensure they are properly completed and executed. We know that thinking about and planning the future can be overwhelming, but with help from our compassionate lawyers, you can feel confident knowing we will use our extensive resources and knowledge of the law to protect your best interests.

Will Drafting Services

The COVID-19 pandemic has many people concerned about whether they have all of their affairs in order. During uncertain times like these, having a valid will in place is one of the most important things you can do to protect your legacy and the future of your loved ones. Your will states how you would like your assets to be distributed to your heirs and other beneficiaries.

A comprehensive will should include the following:

• A personal representative or executor of your estate
• The names of the beneficiaries you want to inherit your property
• The names of any alternate beneficiaries
• Specific directions regarding how your personal assets should be divided
• Detailed directions for how debts, expenses, and taxes should be paid
• Other special instructions for maintaining real estate properties

Powers of Attorney

A power of attorney grants a person of your choosing the authority to manage your personal and business affairs in situations where you are unable to do so yourself.

Under a power of attorney, the person you choose to handle your affairs can perform the following tasks on your behalf:

• Access your bank accounts
• Pay your bills
• Purchase and sell real estate
• Handle stocks and bonds
• File income tax returns
• Manage your personal business interests
• Make important estate planning decisions

Advance Directives

A health care proxy, also called an advance health care directive or a living will, details your exact wishes regarding important health care decisions and medical treatments you want or don’t want if you are incapacitated and can’t speak for yourself.

Your advance directives should include the following:

• Health Care Agent: You will need to name a person you trust to make medical decisions for you in case you are ever seriously injured or become terminally ill.
• Authority of Agent: This legal document gives the agent the power to make health care decisions that align with the specific instructions you have left for them.
• Health Care Directions: These are the specific directions you want your agent to enact under emergency circumstances. These directions need to be clear and specific and must cover all of your preferences for several different health care scenarios.

We Are Here to Answer Your Legal Questions Today

If you have more questions about drafting a will, a power of attorney, or advance directives, then please reach out to our skilled lawyers at M. Ross & Associates, LLC so we can discuss your situation and determine which legal documents you need to protect your estate and business interests.

Give us a call today at (201) 897-4942 to request a consultationwith a member of our legal team.