What is a Psychiatric Advance Directive?
February 16, 2021
Most people know about Living Wills or Health Care Proxies and that they deal with conveying one’s decisions for physical medical treatments. Did you know
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Living Will vs. Living Trust
February 9, 2021
Most everyone knows about Wills and Trusts – two distinct estate planning documents. When it comes to a Living Will and a Living Trust, however,
Last Will & Testament vs. Living Will: What’s the Difference?
February 3, 2021
Since they share similar names, there is often confusion about the difference between a Will and a Living Will. They are both important estate planning
Health Care Proxy, Living Will & Advance Directives: Which Document Do You Need?
January 12, 2021
If something happens to you that inhibits your ability to make decisions for yourself and your health care, how will doctors and health care workers
Estate Planning 101: The Documents You Need & Why
December 4, 2020
Most people have the vague idea that estate planning is about passing on one’s assets to loved ones when we die. This is true, but
Does My Child Really Need a Health Care Proxy?
August 1, 2020
Yes! You’ve been making health care decisions for your child for years. But, now that your kids are old enough that the law recognizes them
A Health Care Proxy by Any Other Name…
May 27, 2020
A health care proxy is a document that lets you designate who can and will make your health care decisions if you cannot do so. It sounds simple enough, but …
Choosing Your Health Care Proxy
April 29, 2020
A health care proxy, also known as a Power of Attorney (POA) for Health Care, is a legal document that lets you decide who you want to make your medical deci…
When Is It Too Late to Name a Healthcare Proxy?
March 3, 2020
Mental diseases like dementia are very challenging for the individual suffering as well as the family members. Mental diseases can also create problems when …
What is a Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney for Health Care?
February 15, 2020
A Health Care Proxy is the person you choose who will advocate for the treatment and care you want when you are unable to advocate for yourself. It is a legal document that declares who you have named to be this person.
