Powers Of Attorney - They're NOT One Size Fits All
Are you familiar with the concept of a Durable Power of Attorney ? If you or someone you know has spoken with a lawyer at the Lake of the Ozarks about setting up a will or a living will, you have probably heard the phrase mentioned at least once. Essentially, a "Durable Power of Attorney" is a document used to designate someone to handle important affairs or make critical decisions on your behalf in the event that you are unable to do so for yourself. Essentially, there are two main types of power of attorney: Medical and Financial. Medical Power Of Attorney Your medical power of attorney designates a trusted friend or family member you appoint to make and enforces important decisions about your medical treatment in the event that you become incapacitated. As an extreme example, your medical power of attorney will be responsible for seeing that your instructions are honored about whether or not to allow extraordinary measures or life support in the event you enter...