If you are getting older or if you have dependants, there are three documents you should prepare to help your loved ones manage your affairs.
Advance Healthcare Directive: Your Advance Healthcare Directive (also called a Living Will) is used to appoint someone to make healthcare decisions for you and describes any medical treatment preferences you may have in the event you are no longer able to communicate or are incapable of giving consent.
Power of Attorney: Your Power of Attorney grants authority over your personal and financial decision making to someone you trust in case you become unable to communicate or incapable of giving consent. A Power of Attorney may also be used to grant full or limited powers over your financial affairs when you will be travelling or otherwise unavailable.
Last Will: Your Last Will describes how to distribute your estate after you die.