What kind of information should I include in my Letter of Intent?

Your Letter of Intent is an important part of planning for your future in case you become disabled. When filling out the form, it’s important to include information about yourself and your wishes for your long-term care. The most important information to include is your name and address, plus contact information for any trusted individuals who can act as your personal representative, such as a spouse, family member, friend, or attorney. You should also list any assets you own that your personal representative can access to help with your disability, like savings accounts, investments, real estate, and life insurance. Be sure to also include your healthcare decisions, such as whether or not you want to be kept alive through invasive procedures, and if you do, whether you want tube feeding, artificial hydration, and/or CPR. You should also specify whether you want to be placed in a nursing home or receive in-home care. If you do choose a nursing home, you should include the name of the home, where it is located, and any other relevant information. Lastly, include any instructions for your funeral and burial or cremation arrangements. You can also include instructions for memorial services, charitable contributions, and other wishes. Once you have filled out all of the relevant information in the form, sign and date it to make it legally binding. Make sure to keep a copy of the Letter of Intent in a safe place that your personal representative can access.

Related FAQs

What is the purpose of Disability Planning Law?
What is a pooled income trust?
What is a health care proxy?
What is a special needs trust?
What disability benefits are available to me?
How can I protect my assets when applying for public benefits?
What is the Social Security Administration's appeals process?
What can a Durable Power of Attorney do?
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
How do I apply for SSDI benefits?

What kind of information should I include in my Letter of Intent?

Related FAQs

Related Blog Posts