In the event you become incapacitated or disabled, it is important to have the following documents in place:
Statutory Durable Power of Attorney (or “financial power of attorney”): Allows you to name a designated agent to handle your financial affairs in the event of later incapacity or disability.
- Medical Power of Attorney: Allows you to name a health care agent to make medical decisions should you become incapacitated. In most cases, these two powers of attorney are critical in helping an individual avoid an expensive guardianship procedure.
- Directive to Physicians (or “living will”): Give you the authority to state whether or not you wish to receive life-sustaining treatment in the event of a terminal and/or irreversible medical condition.
- HIPAA Privacy Authorization form: Allows you to authorize physicians, nurses, hospitals, and other health care providers to fully disclose Identifiable Health Information to the individuals designated on the form.
- Declaration of Guardian: Allows you to name a guardian in the event that a guardianship procedure is necessary.
To learn more about the documents you need to plan for your peace of mind, please contact us to schedule an appointment. We can help you determine the best plan for your situation.
