Estate Planning for Singles

Singles are the least likely to seek support from an estate planning attorney, and yet estate planning for singles may be even more important than for couples. In the case of married couples, the spouse automatically becomes the medical advocate, as well as the inheritor of the estate unless specified otherwise. If, however, singles do not prepare ahead of time, they are at the mercy of the courts if they become incapacitated and someone needs to make medical decisions for them. This situation can cause bitter dissent within a family.

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