by Sanford Okura | May 3, 2012 | Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives
Every adult should have a Durable Power of Attorney. A “Power of Attorney” is a legal document in which one person gives another person the power to act for him, including the power to sign papers for him. The person who is giving the power is...
by Sanford Okura | Aug 19, 2011 | Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives
ADVANCE HEALTH-CARE DIRECTIVES (PART 2) In last month’s column I explained that Advance Health-Care Directives have two parts. One part is a “Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions.” It lets you name the person who will make medical decisions for you if...
by Sanford Okura | Jul 15, 2011 | Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives
ADVANCE HEALTH-CARE DIRECTIVES (PART 1) Everyone should have Advance Health-Care Directives. “Advance Health-Care Directives” are instructions which you are giving now (while you can still make decisions) about how you want doctors and hospitals to take care of you...
by Sanford Okura | Sep 29, 2009 | Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives
“DO NOT RESUSCITATE” With an Advance Health Care Directive, you can make “end of life” decisions. You can choose to die naturally, without life support. However, if your heart stops beating, emergency medical personnel will resuscitate you, even if you have an...
