Durable Power of Attorney and Living Wills

What is a Durable Healthcare Power of Attorney?

A Durable Healthcare Power of Attorney is a legal document in which you, as the Principal, appoint an agent, typically your spouse or child, to make healthcare decisions and manage your healthcare issues “if and when” you are unable to.

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What is a Living Will Declaration?

A Living Will Declaration is a legal document which states that if I am in a permanent vegetative state or I have an irreversible

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What is a HIPAA Authorization?

HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 which was passed by Congress in order to protect your private medical information from being disclosed to anyone without your express written consent.

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What are the consequences of not having a Durable Power of Attorney?

If Mom is incompetent but she has a Durable Power of Attorney things can be relatively simple.

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If I am in a nursing home and have no assets do I still need a Durable Financial Power of Attorney?