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In China, neither domestic companies nor Foreign Invested Enterprises may own land outright; instead they own Land Use Rights. There are two kinds of Land Use Rights - Allocated and Granted. In comparison with Western common law concepts, Allocated Land Use Rights are in some way similar to leaseholds, and Granted Land Use Rights are in some ways similar to life estates.

The living will is often called the will to live and is an advance healthcare directive, or a Directive to Physicians. This document sets out your wishes related to the kind of medical treatment which, should be extended or withheld if you lose your ability to communicate those wishes.

Modern advancements in medicine have made it possible for us to live longer than ever before. While these advancements have substantially extended our lives, such an extension may not be desirable because it may lower our quality of life and result in a loss of our dignity. Since all competent adults have the right to make their own medical decisions, you may want to tell your doctor now not to take heroic or extraordinary means to prolong your life in the future if you become ill and there is no hope for your eventual recovery. You can do this by preparing a living will.

As an elder law attorney, one of the questions I am most frequently asked is, "Should I transfer my home to my child?" My answer is always the same, "It depends on the goal you are trying to accomplish." This article will discuss some of the issues you need to consider before deciding whether to transfer your home to a child.

You have worked all your life to provide for your family, and to put that little "nest egg" away for retirement. Unfortunately, while we do not like to think about dying, death is inevitable. Therefore, a question frequently asked is, "What can I do now to ensure my family is taken care of when I die?" The answer is - prepare your will.

My parents have property / real estate currently held in a trust whereby they are both the Grantor and the Trustee. I am the Successor Trustee. Is it possible to transfer 'ownership' of this property from that trust to me prior to their death?

My parents have property / real estate currently held in a trust whereby they are both the Grantor and the Trustee. I am the Successor Trustee. Is it possible to transfer ‘ownership’ of this property from that trust to me prior to their death?

Is your business accessible to those who may be Disabled - if not you could be breaking the Law

My opinion about having a living will is based on mainly on my experience. Although I work in the legal field I am not a lawyer. You should take care not to mistake anything I say as legal advice. With that out of the way, I can express freely that a living will not do all that you may think it can.

Because humans fear death, we try to prevent our own demise even when it is inevitable. With life saving equipment and mechanical life support, it is possible to thwart the natural process of death and suspend life for years. Make sure your end of life decisions regarding life support and resuscitation are honored. Get a living will NOW and ask someone to facilitate who is able to carry out your desires even under emotional pressure.

Do you have a Last Will & Testament? If not, you should. Why let a court decide the distribution of your assets when you die? Learn the basics of creating a legal and valid Last Will and Testament.