A Durable Financial Power of Attorney is a written and revocable document that allows you to appoint another individual who is competent and at least 18 years old (called an “attorney-in-fact”), to act in your place. This power of attorney document allows for such things as signing checks, making deposits, paying bills, contracting for medical or other professional services, selling property, obtaining insurance, and doing all the things that you could do in managing your own life, even if you become incompetent to handle your own affairs.
Similarly, a Durable Health Care Proxy is a written and revocable document that allows you to appoint another person who is competent and at least 18 years old (called a “health care agent”), to make decisions about medical care, including whether to sustain life support if health care providers determine that you are unable to make or communicate such choices yourself.
A Living Will is a revocable written document that describes the kinds of medical treatment you would or would not agree to if you were unable to make or communicate those choices yourself. This document provides valuable guidance to your healthcare agent or healthcare provider who is trying to make important healthcare decisions.
The attorneys of Raffaele & Associates are dedicated to providing skilled, experienced legal counseling and representation to aid in the creation of power of attorney documents, health care proxies and living wills for families throughout Pennsylvania. Contact us today to learn how we can help you create and manage a power of attorney or living will.
