Who should have a power of attorney? Everybody. Seriously. You never know when fate will strike and you can’t make decisions for a few days. People going to boot camp should have a temporary power of attorney so somebody can pay their bills while they are away. People going to a nursing home should also […]
Who should do medical planning? Everybody at any age. What is medical estate planning? Medical estate planning is the process of deciding who can make medical decisions for you if you can’t. Living Will This document instructs the medical staff what you want to happen if you are close to death and/or permanently unconscious. A […]
It is a common misunderstanding that your spouse automatically has the power to make your medical decisions. If you don’t have a healthcare power of attorney in place, your spouse may have to go to court to get permission to make healthcare decisions. You can stop that from happening by setting up a Healthcare Power […]
