Something to Consider in Your Will or Estate Plan

Most people would never know that a way to save loved ones thousands of dollars on funeral expenses when you die would be to donate your body instead of having it cremated or buried. Not only is this economical, but it helps train doctors and contributes to medical research. There is an endless need for bodies to use for research purposes and your donation can result in more lives saved amongst the still living.

One can donate their body directly to an institution or medical school like the Mayo Clinic. Depending on the type of program they have in operation, you might have to pay for some of the embalming or transport of the body. It is a fairly common practice for people to donate individual organs but many have not considered that you can donate your entire body. Believe it or not, this type of decision can be placed in a will or estate plan, and is a way to save surviving family members the pain of funeral arrangements, burial, and the host of other unpleasant tasks involved at the time of death.

For family peace of mind and stability, having an experienced estate planning attorney help you with your will, trust, or other estate planning documents is something to consider. If you need help locating a family law attorney near you who has experience in estate planning, click here to search our nationwide attorney directory.