When an individual becomes incapacitated, unable to communicate or make decisions due to medical reasons, the question of who will make medical decisions on their behalf becomes a primary concern. Two critical legal tools are crucial in this scenario: advance...
Month: December 2023
Can you have more than one medical power of attorney?
Good estate plans don’t just address what happens after you die. They also try to anticipate your needs before death – including any period when you may be incapacitated and unable to speak for yourself. A durable power of attorney (POA) for health care is one such...
How to avoid becoming the victim of an abusive guardianship
If you’re one of the many seniors in this country who is getting into their senior years and has no adult children or close family, you may be concerned about what would happen if you become mentally and/or physically incapacitated and unable to care or even speak for...
