Estate and Financial Planning for People Living with COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of mucus, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of COPD, but long-term exposure to other lung irritants may contribute to it. Estate and Financial Planning for People Living with COPD covers all eventualities that a person with this disease may counter when planning their estate. The book is not just for people with money but also for those who have one main asset, such as a house, and need to know how to deal with it in relation to chronic illness. This guide covers how to write a will, how to determine the amount of life insurance your family needs, and how to figure out whether you need a living trust. Also learn about powers of attorney, when to work with a lawyer, and if it is necessary.

Martin M. Shenkman, CPA, MBA, JD, is an attorney in private practice in Teaneck, New Jersey and New York City. He has appeared on The Today Show, NBC Evening News, CNBC, CNN-FM and has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Money, The New York Times, and other publications. Mr. Shenkman is the author of thirty-two books and more than seven hundred articles. His books include: Estate Planning for People with a Chronic Condition or Disability; Living Wills and Health Care Proxies; Estate Planning after the 2001 Tax Act; Homeowner's Legal Bible; Divorce Rules; Marketing for CPAs; and Estate Planning Step by Step. Mr. Shenkman received his BS from Wharton School, his MBA from the University of Michigan, and his law degree from Fordham University School of Law.