Warren County Estate Planning Lawyer
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Many people struggle to understand what rights and options they have under the law. Our staff works hard to stay informed and up-to-date on all changing laws regarding estate planning. We will take the time to discuss your legal options and answer your questions and concerns.
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A Living Will or Advance Directive is Important
A living will, or advance directive, is a legal document that outlines what types of life-sustaining measures can be used if necessary and which measures are not wanted. This document can be very important because it outlines end-of-life choices for your family members. In addition to having a living will, you should discuss end-of-life choices with family members to avoid objections later on.
Empowerment to Make Medical Decisions
A medical power of attorney, also called a health care proxy or durable power of attorney for health care, is a legal document that names a person who can make medical decisions if a person is incapacitated. You must designate someone to make these decisions for you by executing a durable power of attorney for health care, or your health care providers will turn to your relatives to make these decisions.
For those who want to ensure that the person closest to them is the one making medical decisions, a health care proxy is essential for naming who will make medical decisions in a time of crisis. The proxy must include a hospital visitation directive if a separate one has not been created.
Choose Who Will Oversee Financial Matters
Like many of the documents couples need, a financial power of attorney is important to designate who will be in charge of financial matters in case of medical emergencies or incapacitating illness. People without a financial power of attorney will be at the mercy of the court to appoint a guardian. Courts may consider your relatives to be first in line to take over your finances, even if you would have made a very different choice.
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