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Power of Attorney: Roles & Responsibilities
Appointing a power of attorney is essential when planning for the possibility that you may become incapacitated and need a trusted agent to manage your affairs. The power of attorney legal documents can grant broad authority to one or more agents to transact business or make medical decisions based on…

The 5 Must-Haves for New York Estate Plan
As we age, the need for estate planning becomes even more vital. Many people avoid estate planning, because they do not want to think about the end of life, failing health or disability. Others believe that an estate plan is only for rich people. However, an estate plan is helpful…

Be Prepare for the Unexpected with a Living Will
Your preferences for life-sustaining medical treatment can be outlined in a living will. A living will is often joined by a health-care proxy or power of attorney, which allows someone to make treatment decisions for you if you are incapacitated and the living will does not have specific instructions for…

Let Your Health Care Power of Attorney State Your Final Health Care Decisions
If you are unable to make decisions for yourself, you can give this legal authority to someone else through a Health Care Power of Attorney, also called a Health Care Proxy or Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. This prevents the courts from getting involved if there is a…

Tips on What You Can Do for a Family Member in Need
Substance abuse, suffering from mental disability, or living on the streets are just some of the real-life issues people are grappling with today. Many families want to assist family members struggling like that, but families are unsure how to offer that assistance, given that money might hurt more than help.…

The Importance of Advance Directives During COVID-19
In a pandemic, such as COVID-19, it is critical to make arrangements for your advance care and directives quickly. Responses to vaccinations and understanding their efficacy, reinfection potential, and long-haul symptoms resulting from COVID-19 continue to baffle our scientific understanding. It appears the coronavirus will continue to challenge Americans, indeed…