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Planning Intermediate: Powers Of Attorney and Advance Medical Directives

Introduction to Powers of Attorney and Advance Medical Directives Overview of Powers of Attorney and Advance Medical Directives The Durable versus "Springing" Power of Attorney What to Include in Your Power of Attorney Advance Medical Directives (AMDs) Summary of Powers of Attorney and Advance Medical Directives
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Introduction to Powers of Attorney and Advance Medical Directives

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Most people believe that "having their affairs in order" means simply having a will. But a good estate plan includes two additional documents that deal with contingencies other than death: mental disability and medical decision-making. This course will examine the power of attorney for management of your financial affairs, and the advance medical directive, which deals with medical decision-making.

What you will learn

  • Overview of Powers of Attorney and Advance Medical Directives
  • The Durable versus "Springing" Power of Attorney
  • What to Include in Your Power of Attorney
  • Advance Medical Directives (AMDs)

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Introduction to Powers of Attorney and Advance Medical Directives

Most people believe that "having their affairs in order" means simply having a will. But a good estate plan includes two additional documents that deal with contingencies other than death: mental disability and medical decision-making. This tutorial will examine the power of attorney for management of your financial affairs, and the advance medical directive, which deals with medical decision-making.