Health Care Proxy with HIPAA Release Archives | Grady H. Williams, Jr. LL.M, Attorneys at Law

Category archives: Health Care Proxy with HIPAA Release

Keeping Your Emergency Contacts and Medical Information Updated for First Responders
3 weeks ago
If medical personnel are able to access your medical history during an emergency, it could mean the difference between life and death. But if, for example, you are injured, in shock, suffering from dementia, or are otherwise incapacitated, you may not be able to provide that information yourself. ... [read more]

Estate Planning Considerations for Parents of Young Children
4 years ago
A question we're often asked is how parents can make sure that their minor children are provided for in the event that they cannot care for them due to incapacity or death. Our answer is that this is an incredibly important consideration and that, in addition to having their own Advance Directive... [read more]

Estate Planning for Adult Children
4 years ago
Did you know that Elder Law starts at age 18? Most legal rights attach to an individual when they turn 18 years old. If you are supporting an adult child or college student it may be difficult to assist them with academic, financial, or health care decisions without some essential documents. To e... [read more]

Hickman Recognized By Supreme Court Of Florida
4 years ago
Associate Attorney Alison E. Hickman was recognized by the Supreme Court of Florida for her pro bono work in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. In addition to this letter of Recognition, she received a writing pen and lapel pin from the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division and Florida Pro Bono Coordinat... [read more]

How do I prepare for my first meeting with one of your Elder Law Attorneys?
5 years ago
A question we are asked regularly by new and potential clients is how they can prepare for a meeting with one of our Elder Law Attorneys. Our answer is: first, think about your goals, and identify what you'd like to accomplish; second, generate a list of any questions you'd like the attorney to answ... [read more]

Why Use An Elder Law Attorney?
5 years ago
We're often asked why someone needs an Estate Plan from an Elder Law Attorney when there are so many do-it-yourself Wills and Estate Planning documents readily available. Our answer is that as in addition to staying current with all relevant Florida Statutes that may affect our clients and their fam... [read more]

Assisting College Age Children With Essential Estate Planning
5 years ago
One question that we're often asked by parents is what happens when their child turns 18 year old and goes away to college – will they be able to access information and make decisions for their child when necessary? Do young college age children and grandchildren need to have Estate Planning documen... [read more]

Take These Three Steps When Your Child Turns 18
5 years ago
If your child has reached the teenage years, you may already feel as though you are losing control of her life. This is legally true once your child reaches the age of 18 because then the state considers your child to be an adult with the legal right to govern his or her own life. Up until yo... [read more]