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Medical Power of Attorney - Minor Child(ren)
A Medical Power of Attorney for your child(ren) allows someone else to seek medical attention and make medical decisions for your child(ren) in the event that both parents are unavailable or out of town. This is a very important document for parents to have on hand for grandparents, nannies, or other individuals who may be caring for your child(ren) when you are out of town or unavailable.
Living Will
A Directive to Physicians & Family or Surrogates, more commonly referred to as a Living Will, outlines your instructions on what can or cannot be used in the event of a serious or life-threatening medical condition. It basically allows your physicians and loved ones to carry out your wishes in the event that you are in need of life-sustaining medical intervention. Everyone should have a Living
Will so that you do not leave this decision to your loved ones without knowing what your personal desires are.
Last Will and Testament
A Last Will & Testament outlines your wishes upon your death. This will include who will receive your estate in the event of death, who will serve as executor of your estate, and can also include provisions for funeral arrangements.
If you have children, most importantly, your will specifies who will be the guardian of your child(ren) in the event of the death of both parents as well as who will serve as trustee of the estate if left to children who are under 18.
All individuals should have a will, even if you do not own much property, to allow your loved ones to carry out your wishes as well as prevent the state from being given the authority to make important decisions in the absence of a will.
Legal Documents
We prepare the following legal documents, customized to your specific needs:
- Last Will and Testament
- Living Will/Directive to Physicians
- Medical Power of Attorney- Adult
- Medical Power of Attorney- Children
- Statutory/Durable Power of Attorney
For more information on the specific documents, please see information below.
Statutory/Durable Power of Attorney
A Statutory/Durable Power of Attorney allows someone you trust to make legal and financial decisions on your behalf in the event you are unavailable or unable to handle the matter(s) yourself. A Power of Attorney can take effect immediately, upon your incapacitation, or for a specified date range.
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