Includes index.

Foreword / John W. Walsh -- Introduction -- 9 steps of estate (and financial) planning -- COPD estate (and financial) planning basics -- Comorbidity, emotional considerations, and competency : ancillary issues critical to planning for those living with copd -- Organizing legal, financial, and other information : the key to your security -- Financial planning : the foundation of any estate plan : getting your financial house in order -- Power of attorney : authorizing someone to take legal action for you -- Ensuring access to your medical records : hipaa -- Your health care proxy and living will : designating someone to make health care decisions for you -- Your will : distributing assets and caring for your loved ones -- Revocable living trust: maintaining control and protecting you through disability -- Charitable giving -- Other considerations -- Getting started -- Index.