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Many states now have power of attorney forms that you can use to give another person the specific authority to approve/disapprove medical treatments if you are unable to.

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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.


Does a Power of attorney have the right to speak for a resident from the time the Power of attorney is designated?

No if it is for your will they speak for you when you are no longer here. If it is a health power of attorney they may speak when you are alive and only for the good of you health,and only when you can not make a rational decision.


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.


How do you revoke a general power of attorney in CA?

Just shred it. Without the form there is no power of attorney.


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.


Who is responsible for health insurance on a minor if you have a power of attorney?

The legal guardian at that time.


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.


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.


What if you don't want to be a power of attorney?

Then you do not have to be, you can either sign a power of attorney revocation form if you already have authorized a POA form or you can just not sign the POA form if you are being asked to be power of attorney.


Does a power of attorney in new jersey have to be prepared by an attorney to be binding?

No, it just has to be signed in front of a notary.


Do Power of Attorney forms for health need to be filed with doctors?

I guess this could vary by state, but everywhere I know of the answer is no, Medical Power of Attorney documents do not need to be filed with doctors.