Be Prepared: The Complete Financial, Legal, and Practical Guide for Living with a Life-Challenging Condition by Landay, David S - 1998

New York: St. Martin's Press. 1998. Paperback. Brand New; Marfree, acidfree trade proof w/ press release laid-in; not written-in, underlined, club, remainder or ex-library. Usually mails within 12 hours, full buyer protection, refund -- our business is founded on your satisfaction.Coming off the deaths of his father following a bout with lung cancer, a loved one who was diagnosed with leukemia, and a number of friends who contracted HIV, attorney David S. Landay wrote Be Prepared for people facing life-challenging conditions. The book is organized and presented in a tone Landay says is necessary for anyone facing an uncertain future. As such, he repeatedly emphasizes a need to both expect the best and prepare for the worst. He covers a variety of topics, including drugs and treatments, nutrition and exercise, taxes, new uses of existing assets, and estate planning. Being proactive is a consistent theme and is particularly relevant in areas such as medical power of attorney, living wills, do-not-resuscitate orders, durable power of attorney, and pre-need decisi; 1.50 x 9.75 x 8.00; 422 pages .