Download or read book Estate and Financial Planning for People Living with COPD written by Martin Shenkman and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-02 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 COPDcovers 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.