Tag: Health Care Power of Attorney

Using Free Legal Documents Online Can Be Dangerous

Choosing an agent to make decisions on your behalf is the purpose of a power of attorney. They could be related to personal finances, business operations, or medical needs and used for a single immediate purpose or an ongoing situation. This may sound pretty straightforward. When you are looking for

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In the Absence of Advance Directives, the System Will Take Control

During this Covid-19 epidemic, an especially wrenching question demands an answer: how far would you want extreme life-prolonging measures taken if you or someone you love were diagnosed with a life-threatening illness? For us who are particularly vulnerable – seniors, those with compromised immune systems, those already struggling with medical

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How Powers of Attorney (POA) Work

A Power of Attorney (POA) document should be part of your estate planning process. All states recognize powers of attorney, but rules and requirements will differ from state to state. The document gives one or more individuals the legal authority to act as your agent or proxy on your behalf.

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