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

Your Letter of Intent should include detailed information about your wishes concerning your current and future medical care, living arrangements, financial decisions, and the management of your assets in the event of your disability. It should include who you want to make these critical decisions for you and how you would like them to make those decisions. Your Letter of Intent should also include your personal contact information such as your name, address, and phone number, so it can be easily accessed by the person or persons you designate as your representative in the event of your disability. If you wish, your Letter of Intent may include personal information such as your religion, spiritual or philosophical beliefs, end-of-life wishes, and values regarding medical care and any special care you might need in the future. If you are a key decision maker for a business, you will need to include details of how the business is to be managed in the event of your disability. This may include the names of the people you wish to be in charge of your business, and the roles they are to take. You should also include the full name of the trust or entity that will receive and manage your assets if you become disabled. You should also include the names, contact numbers, and addresses of the people who are legally authorized to make decisions for that trust or entity. Finally, you should sign and date your Letter of Intent to make it legally binding. It is a good idea to keep a copy of your Letter of Intent somewhere safe to ensure that it is easily accessible in the event of your disability.

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