Remember that you can always change your will or make amendments to it with the help of your attorney. This is of special importance to artists who continue to make new work after their initial will is drawn.

Effective estate planning involves more than making a will or a trust. Your local AIDS service provider is probably the best source of advice in these matters. Legislation and experience are constantly changing the interpretation of these laws. An AIDS service provider deals with these issues daily and can provide you with the most updated information. Since each person's legal needs are specific to his or her circumstances, artists planning their estates should consider executing the following documents and dealing with the following issues:

• Durable Power of Attorneythis enables another person to make financial and business decisions on your behalf during your lifetime if you become debilitated.
• Living Willthis document states your wishes concerning health care treatment, particularly artificial life support.
• Health Care Proxythis enables another person legally to make health care decisions on your behalf, if you are unable to do so.
• Guardianship for Minor Children.
• Funeral Instructions.
• Entitlements such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.