End-Of-Life Planning: A Checklist For Your Bucket List

A Web Publication of West Virginia Senior Legal Aid, Inc.

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West Virginia Center for End-of-Life Care

State of West Virginia Combined Medical Power of Attorney and Living Will

State of West Virginia Mental Health Advance Directive

Do Not Resuscitate Order/Card (“DNR”)

Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (“POST”)

 

State of West Virginia Statutory Form Power Of Attorney

This is the kind of Power of Attorney (“POA’) that is often used in estate planning and unfortunately, it is sometimes results in financial harm to senior principals giving authority to agents under these POA’s. This POA is also known as a General Power of Attorney, a Financial Power of Attorney, and a Durable Power of Attorney because it remains in force even after you might become mentally incapacitated and unable to make decisions for yourself. PLEASE BEWARE that, unless in the “Special Instructions” you expressly indicate that your agent has no authority under your POA unless you are mentally incapacitated, this POA takes effect immediately. Please be smart and do not execute a financial POA simply because you think having agent with such powers would be “convenient” for you as there may be safer alternatives to a POA, and please, choose your agent wisely!

 

Wills: Some Definitions

Wills: Some Reasons For Making A Will

Wills: Some Reasons For Not Making A Will

Drafting Your Own West Virginia Will: Some General Considerations

Drafting Your Own West Virginia Will: A Sample Title

Drafting Your Own West Virginia Will: A Sample Preamble

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West Virginia Senior Legal Aid Intestate Succession Flow Chart

 

Trusts

 

Beneficiaries For Non-Probate Assets

 

Life Insurance Policy, Annuity With Death Benefits, Pre-Paid Funeral