Why You Need A Medical Power of Attorney

If you’re over 18, it doesn’t matter if you’re not legally married, or are legally married or someone’s adult child, you must have a legal instrument designating someone other than yourself to get medical information about you and make medical decisions for you if you can’t do that yourself. This is called a Medical Power of Attorney or a Medical Directive. A power of attorney is a legal document that appoints someone as your representative and gives that person the power to act on your behalf. With a medical power of attorney, you appoint someone – often referred to as your attorney-in-fact or your agent—to step in and make medical decisions for you if you can’t make those decisions on your own.

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According to a July 2023 AARP survey, a little over half of adults have a health care power of attorney in place, with 83% of people over age 72 having this document compared with 41% of millennials.

Power of Attorney for Your 18 Year Old

As your child heads off to college or out into the real world, in the event of a medical emergency, will you be able to participate in health care decisions or have access to important medical information?   Learn more

Understanding Your Cholesterol

Your doctor has told you that your cholesterol is high and puts you on a statin drug. When most people think of cholesterol, they think of it as a bad thing. While too much cholesterol is not good for your health, it is a necessary component of the body. Here are the answers to some FAQs.

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