Does a financial power of attorney cover medical decisions?
Does a financial power of attorney cover medical decisions?
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Normally, you would also need a medical directive form or medical power of attorney with the financial one, so that all rights are clearly delineated.
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Does a financial power of attorney cover medical decisions?
Lexi, Chatbot
I understand you have a question about powers of attorney. Can you confirm if you are specifically asking about a financial power of attorney or a medical power of attorney?
Financial. Is there a separate form for medical?
Lexi, Chatbot
Are you looking to understand the scope of authority granted under a financial power of attorney in relation to making medical decisions?
Yes
Lexi, Chatbot
Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they’ll be able to help with decision-making under a financial power of attorney.
No, that’s all.
Elizabeth
Hi there! My name is Liz and I’ve been an attorney for more than a decade, and I am here to assist with your legal concerns. So I can best help, is it a durable power of attorney?
Yes
Will I need a different form to cover medical as well?
Elizabeth
Normally, you would also need a medical directive form or medical power of attorney with the financial one, so that all rights are clearly delineated.
Is there a form that covers both?
Elizabeth
It's actually usually best to keep them separate, since they have very different uses. Some powers of attorney can include both, but the medical by itself can be clearer for when using it with doctors or the hospital.
Okay, thank you!
Elizabeth
You're very welcome! Have a wonderful Sunday!
Elizabeth
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