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A general Durable Power of Attorney provides the attorney-in-fact with broad powers. However, a person can execute a Power of Attorney that specifically limits the powers and duties of the attorney-in-fact. It can be tailored to exactly meet the needs of the principal and it should be drafted by an attorney. A separate health care proxy that names a different individual could be drafted at the same time by the same attorney who can make certain the desires of the principal have been properly expressed and addressed and the powers of the two agents do not overlap.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 10y agoYes. The principal should consult an attorney since a General POA grants broad power over property. In fact, an attorney could draft a single Durable POA that would cover both general powers and the power to make medical decisions.
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∙ 12y agoNo, never. If you are looking for both you must use the Durable Power of Attorney and the Medical Power of Attorney.
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What is power of attorney for?
You can use a health care power of attorney to grant somebody the authority to make health care decisions for you.
Can power of attorney for health care handle financial decisions?
No, a medical power of attorney ONLY applies to health care decision-making.
What are power of attorney forms?
A power of attorney form is an instrument containing an authorization for one to act. Download durable power of attorney forms for health care from the original provider.
What is a medical power of attorney?
The most important directive to have, experts say, is the power of attorney for health care. This is a legally recognized document that allows people to appoint someone they trust to make medical decisions for them if they are unable to do so themselves.
What is another name for Living Will?
health care proxy advanced directive medical power of attorney
Download free power of attorney for state of Florida?
The only legitimate free type of power of attorney available in FL is the designation of health care surrogate form.
How do you get power of attorney of your mother who has been detained under the mental health act?
A person under care for mental health issues may not have legal capacity to execute a Power of Attorney. You should consult with an attorney. You may need to petition the court to be appointed the guardian.
Can a felon be appointed a health care power of attorney or a financial power of attorney in Wisconsin?
Yes, the person choosing their agent can choose anyone they would like to act in their best interest.
How do you obtain power of attorney for an incompetent spouse?
You can get a power of attorney form online or at your local office supply store.
What means DPAHC?
DPAHC stands for Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. This is a legal document that you sign to give someone else the power to make health care decisions for you if you would become unable to speak or think clearly.
Can I obtain medical records with a power of attorney?
If the personal representative is authorized to make health care decisions, generally, then the personal representative may have access to the individual's protected health information regarding health care in general.
Where can you download a free health care power of attorney?
You'll want a 'Durable General Power of Attorney'. This format does not authorize anyone to make medical or other health care decisions. docstoc.com is a website with free selections of this form. Most offer a version for each state.
