How to Get a Durable Power of Attorney
Posted on May 29, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
A durable power of attorney is a document that is used as a legal way to appoint some one to act on your behalf if you become incapacitated. To get one you can go down to your county’s courthouse and pay a ‘print fee’ for a copy for one. An even easier way to get one though is by going online and finding a durable POA form you can fill out at home on your PC then print out yourself; theirs many sites out there that offer these kind of fillable forms.
Read More..>>What is a Power of Attorney Form?
Posted on May 23, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
A power of attorney form is a legal document that allows you to appoint some one who is willing to act on your behalf in a matter of your choosing. For example, power of attorney forms are used a lot by deployed soldiers who want their wives back home to have access to their bank account.
Read More..>>What is Power of Attorney Agent?
Posted on May 4, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
A power of attorney (POA) agent is often times also called an “attorney-in-fact”. This person is appointed by some one to legally represent them for specific or general tasks or situations. This is done by creating a power of attorney form, it only needs to be notarized (recorded by your county) if it involves real estate.
Read More..>>How a Power of Attorney Works
Posted on April 16, 2008 - Filed Under Law | Leave a Comment
A power of attorney works by granting someone the legal authority to act on your behalf. During your lifetime you may have had a real estate agent ask you to sign a power of attorney granting them the authority to sell your house for you. Others may not be very aware of how a power of attorney actually works. In this article I will try to define the terms, and explore its different uses.
Read More..>>What Is A Living Will, And Why You Should Inquire About One Today
Posted on April 4, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
Modern advancements in medicine have made it possible for us to live longer than ever before. While these advancements have substantially extended our lives, such an extension may not be desirable because it may lower our quality of life and result in a loss of our dignity. Since all competent adults have the right to make their own medical decisions, you may want to tell your doctor now not to take heroic or extraordinary means to prolong your life in the future if you become ill and there is no hope for your eventual recovery. You can do this by preparing a living will.
Read More..>>Are You Prepared In Case Of An Emergency?
Posted on March 9, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
If you were injured in an accident today would your family know what to do? Have you prepared the legal documents to ensure your health and financial affairs would be managed according to your wishes? Are you personal papers in order so a family member could find them quickly in an emergency?
While no one likes to worry about suffering a medical emergency or having an accident on the way to work, there is a chance that at some point you may be unable to convey your wishes to your family. If you prepare a Living Will and Healthcare Power of Attorney ahead of time, your family and friends will know what decisions you’ve made regarding your health if you are unable to speak for yourself.
Read More..>>Utah Advance Directives
Posted on March 6, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
It is strongly recommended by the state of Utah’s department of human resources that individuals have prepared documents that carefully set out what their wishes are in case of a terminal illness, or if they are unable to decide their own decisions.
These documents are called advance directives; they consist of a Utah Living Will form and a Utah Power of Attorney for Health Care Form.
Read More..>>Why You Should Have A Living Will
Posted on February 19, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
In the modem world, being incapacitated or severely impaired due to an accident or life threatening illness is a distinct possibility. As technology advances the number of diseases and potential dangers to human health also increase. The increase of these dangers is related to pollution, radiation, and drug and alcohol abuse. But whatever the cause of these dangers may be, many people nowadays are creating a living will in preparation for any unfortunate debilitating accident or disease.
Read More..>>Advance Health Directive: The Living Will And The Power Of Attorney
Posted on January 16, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
A living will, also called will to live, is one type of advanced health care system, or advanced health care principle. It often goes along with a specific type of power of attorney. These are legal tools that are usually witnessed or notarized.
A living will usually covers specific directions as to the course of treatment that is to be taken by caregivers, or, in particular, in some cases denying treatment and sometimes also food and water, should the patient be unable to give conscious consent (”individual health care instruction”) due to illness.
Read More..>>When Is A Person Too Incapacitated To Sign A Will, Trust, Or Power Of Attorney?
Posted on January 10, 2008 - Filed Under Legal and Law | Leave a Comment
As an elder law attorney I am frequently faced with adult children who realize that they simply have to take over for an aging parent. Maybe the parent is falling behind on bills or has trouble dealing with the medical establishment. It is always hard for a “child” to become the caretaker of the once-powerful and dominant parent.
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