Should you include a Power of Attorney in your estate plan?
It is important to be proactive in life. This is especially true when setting up a will that ensures that your wishes will be respected and implemented when you are no longer around to make critical decisions. Designating someone to make financial and healthcare...
Picking your medical power of attorney? Here’s where to start
Life can get rough, really fast. You never know when you could be involved in a serious car accident that leaves you comatose or taken suddenly ill and unable to speak for yourself. In those situations, people rely on someone with their health care power of attorney...
Suddenly incapacitated? Have these documents in your estate plan
No one knows when an accident or illness may result in them being incapacitated. Incapacitation can be temporary, such as if you’re unconscious during surgery or you were placed into a medically induced coma after a crash. It can also be more permanent, such as if you...
Who will make medical decisions if I am too ill to do so myself?
As an adult, you get to make decisions for yourself, which children do not always get to do. You can choose which doctor or hospital you go to, what medication or operation you will accept and more. Yet, a severe illness or injury could leave you unable to either make...
Powers of attorney: What you should know when making your estate plans
Many people haven’t ever thought about what would happen if they become incapacitated, but this is something that deserves consideration. If you’re incapacitated, you’ll need someone who can pay your bills for you. You may also need someone to make health care...
What to look for in a power of attorney
A power of attorney steps in to make decisions for you in the event you become incapacitated and unable to make sound decisions for yourself. Choosing the right power of attorney is not always easy. Here are a few qualities to look for in making this important...
Understanding medical and financial powers of attorney
If you want to use a power of attorney as part of your estate plan, there are two different types you can consider. The first is medical and the second is financial. Be sure you know how both work. A medical power of attorney Making medical decisions is important,...
Clear end-of-life instructions are invaluable to family members
It is not always easy to know how to handle a certain situation. In particular, if a loved one ends up incapacitated or passes away, other family members may not know what to do. However, if you choose to create an estate plan, you could ensure that your loved ones...
Protecting one’s interests with a health care power of attorney
A medical emergency can occur at any given moment and in some cases, a person's condition may render him or her incapable of making the necessary decisions. Those who wish to prepare for the unimaginable may find that having a health care power of attorney in place...
Your POA agent cannot handle your Social Security benefits
You may be someone who understands the importance of having a thorough estate plan. Rather than leaving your estate administration up to Nevada state laws or hoping that your family would simply know what to do, you made the wise decision to utilize the many estate...