5@55

The 5 Essential Legal Documents You Need by Age 55

Judith D Grimaldi, Joanne Seminara, Pierre A Lehu, B.A., M.B.A.

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Linden Publishing Co Inc
01 June 2015

Law & society

"Many people discover too late that they need some essential legal documents to deal with common health and end of life issues. Failing to prepare these documents ahead of time can create major legal headaches that often require expensive trips to court to resolve. Written by expert attorneys, 5@55 is a slim, easy-to-read guide to the five most important legal documents you should have by age 55: Healthcare Advance Directive, Living Will, Power of Attorney, Last Will and Testament, and Authorization to Access Electronic Records and Media Sites. These are the documents that everyone says they ll get to eventually. But eventually all too often turns to never. Setting a deadline of age 55 to draft these essential documents ensures that they ll be ready before you need them and avoid nasty and costly surprises. With full descriptions of each document, explanations of why you need it, and sample documents you can adapt to your own needs, 5@55 is a must-have manual for the second half of life.""

AUTHORS: Judith D. Grimaldi is a partner in the elder law firm Grimaldi & Yeung. An attorney for 20 years, Grimaldi specializes in family caregivers and homecare. Joanne Seminara, also a partner in Grimaldi & Yeung, has handled estates and trusts throughout her nearly 30-year legal career. Pierre A. Lehu has written 21 books, covering such diverse topics as sex, sake, fashion and making the most of midlife and college."

By: Judith D Grimaldi, Joanne Seminara, Pierre A Lehu, B.A., M.B.A.
Imprint: Linden Publishing Co Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 216g
ISBN: 9781610352581
ISBN 10: 1610352580
Pages: 139
Publication Date: 01 June 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Judith D. Grimaldi is a partner in the pioneering elder law firm Grimaldi & Yeung. A Certified Elder Law Attorney, Grimaldi represents the rights of the elderly and disabled, and she has special expertise on Medicare, Medicaid, health law, trusts, and wills and estates. In addition to her more than twenty years' experience as an attorney, Grimaldi has more than a decade of field experience as a social worker, which has given her a unique, first-hand perspective on the day-to-day impact of aging and disability.

Reviews for 5@55: The 5 Essential Legal Documents You Need by Age 55

In a clear, straightforward manner, this book guides readers through the potentially overwhelming but absolutely necessary process of estate planning. Six brief chapters thoroughly explain the legal and financial details behind such end-of- life matters as healthcare, inheritance, and ... clearly define the nature of these documents and their various forms while illustrating their value via real life examples. Recommended for public libraries. American Reference Books Annual