So, let's see here. What's most necessary, it seems, would be:
1) Living will (no lawyer needed; just write out a statement and sign it, and have it on file somewhere accessible)
2) General will ("Last Will and Testament") type thing... can use a boilerplate to divvy up the assets between spouse and family, yes? Again, no lawyer needed?
3) Power of attorney... or is that something that goes automatically to your spouse?
4) Life insurance... necessary??
EDIT: Thanks, Jorgelito... will check it out. We live in PA currently but our residence will be in WA (permanent address, my mom's place)... and we're moving to Iceland for a year. Which state should we use?
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