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Geneva, IL

Sometimes long-term HIV leads to certain surgeries. Whether, you're going through a surgery, in hospice care or just for your own peace of mind.....Have you created your last will and testament?

January 30, 2024
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Members responded thoughtfully to the question about writing a will, with many sharing that a health scare, surgery, or hospitalization was... Read more

Members responded thoughtfully to the question about writing a will, with many sharing that a health scare, surgery, or hospitalization was what finally prompted them to get their legal documents in order. Several members highlighted the importance of having not just a will, but also a living will, power of attorney, and named beneficiaries on accounts to avoid probate and protect loved ones. A recurring theme was that it's never too early to plan, and one member who is an estate planning attorney reminded the community that without a will, the state decides who receives your belongings.

A myHIVteam Member

I need to get a will started! Put it off for to long! Thanks for reminding me about this worthy cause!

February 2, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

Yes... I didn't want some random stranger from the government stepping in and taking control of everything. I also did up POA forms as well both for property and for medical, signed to the same person who will serve as the executor of the estate so that I do not have to be dead for them to take control if they need to.

January 30, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

I plan on being around for awhile. However I did write a will and have a power of attorney in place. My time in the hospital gave me a lot time to think about many things. People who said they cared, never bothered to show up to see me. Never forgot that and I am sure they will be seeing what they get later. Boy, there is going to be a lot shocked people and what's left is going to help a lot people though.

January 30, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

No I'll be around for a long time but my family and I have done the legal papers. I will manage their affairs and asset's and inherit. I have a life policy and investments that will go to partner, friends or family, and investment property. The family will get the dog. I don't care about crap around the house. 2 nice bikes, furniture, china-whoever wants. Its how we handle all passings in the family and my departed hubby. Were not a greedy bunch.

January 30, 2024
A myHIVteam Member

Most people are so caught up in just living that they either think they'll get to it eventually or that it's really not that important now! Yes this is me, invincible! My sister stopped by on a Friday afternoon and said are you Ok, of course I'm just tired as I've been pushing myself! I woke at 9 PM Sunday gasping for air not knowing I only had about an hour of life left, I was only conscious for maybe 2 minutes enough time to dial 911, it would be 3 weeks later that I would awaken in Intensive Care and find out I was septic with 2 forms of pneumonia and an empyema! For those who care about you and who you really care about I must say don't put off doing this as you're leaving a nightmare behind for those you love and care about!

February 10, 2024

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