Power of Attorney

Helping You Execute Power of Attorney Documents

Statutory Durable Power of Attorney

This document allows your designated agent to handle all of your personal affairs, including the execution of contracts, real estate documents, motor vehicle registrations, bank account transactions, etc. in the case you are out of town or you are incapacitated. This document can be made effective at the time you sign it or become effective only when you are determined to be mentally and/or physically incompetent. The document expires at your death. Please list alternates. Most people list their spouse (if married) as the primary agent.

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Living Will aka Directive to Physicians

This document is also referred to as a "living will." It instructs physician(s) and hospitals not to use any artificial life support in the event you are diagnosed with a terminal illness or condition and your death is imminent. This document allows you to appoint an agent to make those decisions if you are not able to. However, appointing an agent is optional. You should have either a living will or health care power of attorney, but usually not both. A living will is preferred by most people and attorneys. Most people list their spouse (if married) as the primary agent

Living Will aka Directive to Physicians

This document is also referred to as a "living will." It instructs physician(s) and hospitals not to use any artificial life support in the event you are diagnosed with a terminal illness or condition and your death is imminent. This document allows you to appoint an agent to make those decisions if you are not able to. However, appointing an agent is optional. You should have either a living will or health care power of attorney, but usually not both. A living will is preferred by most people and attorneys. Most people list their spouse (if married) as the primary agent

Health Care Power of Attorney

This document allows your designated agent to make decisions on your behalf regarding your health care in the event you cannot make them. It becomes effective only upon your incapacity as certified by your physician. Most people list their spouse (if married) as the primary agent. Please list alternates.