If my spouse or loved one loses their mental capacity, won’t I be able to take care of everything on their behalf?

You can if they have an Enduring Power of Attorney and a Personal Directive. Both documents work together to allow an appointment of a decision-maker when and if they become mentally incapable. A Personal Directive deals with an individual’s medical decisions, end of life care, and consent for placement in long-term care, among other things. […]

Ask an Expert: Why would I pay a lawyer to assist me in drafting my enduring power of attorney and personal directive?

While there are many resources available to assist people in creating their own documents, it is important to ensure that you are thorough and that all arrangements, including those in your will and those between partners or spouses, all work together. A lawyer is like any other expert, in that he or she can offer […]

Ask an Expert: Why do I need a personal directive, an enduring power of attorney, and a will?

With the holiday season now behind us again, thoughts often turn to getting organized and looking toward the future. While you likely do not like to think about your own demise, it is important to think about your legacy, how you wish to be cared for should you become mentally incapable, and how you wish […]