The Law Dictionary for Everyone
A living will is a legal document that gives written instructions regarding the maker’s preferences for medical care in the event he or she is unable to express those desires. Many people find that planning ahead by making a living will helps ensure they get the type of care they desire, while removing the burden of making those choices from […]
Read moreA Power of Attorney document allows an individual (the “principal”) to appoint someone to act as an agent on his behalf. The agent, called an “attorney-in-fact,” though the agent need not be an attorney, can take care of important matters for the individual, such as managing finances, selling property, paying bills, or authorizing medical care. A general Power of Attorney […]
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