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Can a durable power of attorney for medical care have the patient admitted for alcohol rehabilitation?
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∙ 12y ago
You need to consult with an attorney. A medical power of attorney generally gives the authority to make medical decisions in acute medical situations when the patient is not capable of making those decisions. Especially end of life decisions. You may need a legal guardianship to take the type of action you suggest in your question.
You need to consult with an attorney. A medical power of attorney generally gives the authority to make medical decisions in acute medical situations when the patient is not capable of making those decisions. Especially end of life decisions. You may need a legal guardianship to take the type of action you suggest in your question.
You need to consult with an attorney. A medical power of attorney generally gives the authority to make medical decisions in acute medical situations when the patient is not capable of making those decisions. Especially end of life decisions. You may need a legal guardianship to take the type of action you suggest in your question.
You need to consult with an attorney. A medical power of attorney generally gives the authority to make medical decisions in acute medical situations when the patient is not capable of making those decisions. Especially end of life decisions. You may need a legal guardianship to take the type of action you suggest in your question.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoYou need to consult with an attorney. A medical power of attorney generally gives the authority to make medical decisions in acute medical situations when the patient is not capable of making those decisions. Especially end of life decisions. You may need a legal guardianship to take the type of action you suggest in your question.
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Will a durable power of attorney be accepted if not drafted by an attorney?
If the Durable POA is valid in the state where it will be used then it should be accepted.
What happens to the durable power of attorney when the person passes?
The power of attorney represents a living person. The durable power of attorney will end with the death of the grantor.
What is a springing durable power of attorney?
A durable power of attorney that specifies an occurrence or a future date for the document to become effective.
Does a will exceed a durable power of attorney after death?
A durable power of attorney represents a living person. The will takes effect on the death of the grantor.
Who is a patients durable power of attorney?
A patient has a Durable Power of Attorney only if they have executed such a legal document in the past. The person named in the Durable Power of Attorney is the attorney-in-fact. If an incapacitated patient did not execute such a document when they were legally capable then someone must be appointed as their guardian by a court.
Can Durable Power of Attorney override a Will?
No, durable power of attorney, although meant for financial decision-making, is restricted against amending wills.
What is better general or durable power of attorney?
A durable POA allows the attorney in fact to act even after the principal becomes incapacitated. A general POA does not.
What is the purpose of a durable medical power of attorney?
The purpose of the durable medical power of attorney is to name another person to make medical decisions on your behalf.
Does a durable power of attorney cover medical and financial issues?
Durable power of attorney ONLY cover financial decision making. A medical power of attorney covers medical decision-making.
Does the durable power of attorney dies with the resident?
Yes.... Powers of Attorney Cease at Decease
How do I have Durable Power of Attorney on My name as a company in all capital letters at the Federal Reserve Bank.?
A durable power of attorney may not be what you need. You need to consult with an attorney who specializes in business law in your area.
Does a Florida medical poa need to be notarized?
In the state of Florida both durable and non-durable power of attorney needs to be notarized. This does in fact include the medical power of attorney.
