I am grateful to our readers who continually supply me some great topics to write about. I also receive questions from readers regarding a particular situation they may be experiencing. I try to answer every question I get or direct readers to a resource to get more information. I have put many of commonly encountered… Continue Reading
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What is an advance directive and should I have one?
Posted in Frequently Asked Questions"What is an advance directive and should I have one?" -Shirley C.- Aurora, Illinois An Advance Directive is a written statement about how you want medical decisions to be made in the future if you can no longer make them yourself. Federal law requires that you be told of your right to make an advance directive… Continue Reading
Power Of Attorney For Healthcare
Posted in Common TermsMost people use Power of Attorney and Power of Attorney for Healthcare interchangeably. A Power of Attorney delegates who you wish to make healthcare decisions should you become unable to do so. You may specify what life extending procedures, if any, you desire. You may further specify the dates which the Power of Attorney is… Continue Reading
Power Of Attorney For Property
Posted in Common TermsMany people do not want to think about the future. They cringe to think about the days when they are old and are unable to care for themselves. Most of us do not want to even consider the reality that we may not be able to make decisions for ourselves. I frequently have family members… Continue Reading