medical power of attorney Tag

A common misconception is that there is one type of power that covers everything from financial to medical decisions.  Even many who realize there should be different documents for medical and financial decisions, they are unaware of the variety of financial powers of attorney.  The...

Researchers have found that people with 2 copies of the APOE4 gene is more than a risk factor – it is now considered an underlying cause of Alzheimer’s Disease. Prior to the research’s finding published in May, scientists knew the gene APOE4 increased risk. Although...

Client created a basic estate plan including a will, financial power of attorney, medical power of attorney, directive to physicians a/k/a living will, HIPPA authorization and declaration of guardian in the event of later incompetence.  The client gave extra powers to the agent in the...

The Oscar-nominated film “The Blind Side” will never be seen in the same light after the recent petition by Michael Oher to terminate the rights of Sean and Leigh Anne Touhy to act as the conservator for the 37-year-old former football star who played in...

A medical power of attorney should be part of even the most basic estate planning documents that every adult (assuming mental capacity) should have. This is a document whereby you chose whom you want to act as your agent and any alternate if you lack...

Although many are aware of advance directives, there is often confusion as to the difference in various estate planning documents used either at the end of life or in connection with medical decisions. The following is a brief description of this variety of documents and usage: 1.  Living...

The coronavirus pandemic has not only resulted in the stark realization of our mortality resulting in a surge in the preparation of wills and trusts, but it has also caused the necessity for review or consider changes to the most basic estate planning documents including...

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