Establishing Durable Power of Attorney
Needing to establish power of attorney over a loved one can be a difficult process emotionally. Durable power of attorney maintains the power of attorney after that person has lost mental capacity.
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How to Write a Power of Attorney
A power of attorney is a legal document granting a trusted individual the right and responsibility of caring for the assets and overall well-being of another person when they become incapacitated. While all power of attorney documents differ in their precise wording, there are some common provisions that you can use to guide your decisions, the first being, granting the assigned person authority to act on your behalf.
→ Read MoreWhat is a representation agreement (or power of attorney) and how do I make one?
A representation agreement is really another word for establishing power of attorney.
→ Read MorePower of Attorney (POA): When Temptation Turns to Power of Attorney Abuse
When power of attorney abuse begins, it can become a vicious cycle that will continue to worsen until help is sought. Here some things you can do to prevent power of attorney abuse, and some resources and ideas about where to turn for help if someone you know is a victim of power of attorney abuse.
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Power of attorney abuse is relatively common, and can range from serious to minor incidences. Unfortunately, the control that a person with power of attorney has over the principal’s finances invites power of attorney abuse, and can include depletion of the estate and fraud, among other things.
→ Read MoreCalifornia Power of Attorney for Health Care
In California, the form you need to fill out to enable someone else to make healthcare decisions for you if you become incapacitated is called the California Power of Attorney for Health Care form.
→ Read MoreIllinois Power of Attorney for Health Care
In Illinois, power of attorney for health care is called an Illinois Power of Attorney for Health Care and it enables the person of your choice to make healthcare decisions for you should you become incapacitated.
→ Read MoreWhat is the procedure for establishing power of attorney?
The circumstances have arisen where you foresee a time when you may need someone else to have power of attorney over your affairs in order to make decisions and take action on your behalf. Here are the steps you should follow to successfully give another power of attorney over your affairs.
→ Read MorePennsylvania Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
In Pennsylvania, the concept of power of attorney for health care is called Pennsylvania Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.
→ Read MoreOhio Health Care Power of Attorney
In Ohio, if you would like to designate someone else to make important medical decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated, the form you will need to file is the Ohio Health Care Power of Attorney form.
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