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)
What do you know?
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.