Book Description
From Davenport Publishing and written by attorneys this book covers New York "Estate Planning" which is doing legal documents now to later control health care, property, money, children, and funeral if absent, sick, or dead. This book is for New York state. Forms for 1 state cannot be safely used elsewhere. State law on Wills apply if person: a) resides here as their main home, or b) resided here and left with firm plans to return even if person is living in a home elsewhere like some students, military people, and some workers on projects. In this book and for free download are read-to-use legal forms for New York many of which are standard forms, including: AFTER DEATH FORMS - - Form 1. Last Will And Testament (Standard) - lets person control some things after death especially gifts of property and money, and this Form 1 is the most used Will in this book and suits most people. Form 2. Last Will And Testament (Guardians) - this is Will with parts added to name a "Guardian" or similar to if needed care for minor child under 18, and also person to care for their estate and property. Form 3. Self-Proving Affidavit - done with Will to help later work of showing Will was properly signed. HEALTH CARE FORMS - - Form 4. Health Care Proxy - this popular form which often is only health care form done lets person in case they later need it name someone to help control health care and if wanted write health care instructions. Form 5. Medical Orders For Life-Sustaining Treatment - this form (sometimes called "Living Will") does extreme act of in writing refusing some further health care, usually used inside hospital or similar place. Form 6. Nonhospital Order Not To Resuscitate - does extreme act of refusing further health care of C.P.R. and is just 1 page to be read fast like by paramedics, usually used outside hospital or similar place. GIVING POWER FORMS - Form 7. Statutory Short Form Power Of Attorney - lets power over money, property, and more be shared during life with "Agent" who often is spouse, adult child, or good friend so they can help do things. Form 8. Designation Of Person In Parental Relationship - lets parent or similar share power over minor child under 18 with someone so they can help like with child's health care, school, and discipline. Form 9. Appointment Of Agent To Control Disposition Of Remains - lets person be named to control funeral and related matters, usually done only if person doesn't want closest family to do this. AND - ESTATE PLANNING HELPFUL INFORMATION FORM.