Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Living Wills and Health Care Proxies
Quite often, people can get confused and interchange the use of the term “living will” and “health care proxy”. While the two terms are not synonymous, they are often combined into one document known as a “Living Will and Health Care Proxy”. Typically, the living will sets forth advanced medical directives for health care professionals Read on…
Misconceptions About Power of Attorney
In New York, the power of attorney is an important document, to say the least. It has far-reaching consequences which it is why it is crucial to understand the misconceptions about this document. Generally speaking, my powers of attorney (POAs) that are executed in New York are “durable’, which means that they take effect immediately Read on…
Should I have an advanced care directive?
We never can be sure of the uncertainties that life presents. This can be especially true as it pertains to our health and well-being, more so when we reached an advanced age. It is for this reason that the need for a living will and health care proxy is so vital. This critical document sets Read on…