Category archives: Health Care Proxy
-
-
-
3 months ago
-
Takeaways
Guardianships may be necessary to protect individuals with cognitive impairments, but they can also limit personal freedom and autonomy.
Wendy Williams’ guardianship case highlights the importance of legal representation and proactive estate planning.
Dementia is on the rise and... [read more]
-
-
-
-
3 years ago
-
Doctors, nurses, and hospital staff work hard to care for their patients when they are sick or hurt. However, even when a procedure is done to save a patient’s life, a hospital cannot act without patient consent. If a patient cannot speak for themselves and express their wishes, the hospital relies ... [read more]
-
-
-
-
3 years ago
-
Try your hand at this estate planning pop quiz to see if your knowledge of estate planning makes the grade and if it is time for us to schedule a meeting.
Question #1: True or false? You must name the same person to make both your financial and medical decisions on your behalf.
Answer: False. ... [read more]
-
-
-
-
6 years ago
-
If you become incapacitated, who will make your medical decisions? A health care proxy allows you to appoint someone else to act as your agent for medical decisions. It will ensure that your medical treatment instructions are carried out, and it is especially important to have a health care proxy if... [read more]
-
