by David Edwards | Sep 9, 2022 | Elder Care Advising, Power of Attorney
What does signing a Healthcare POA do for me? We talked previously about how a POA differs from a DNR (which is now referred to as a POLST). A Healthcare Power of Attorney is a very useful legal document that provides authorization for someone to act on your behalf... 
by David Edwards | Feb 25, 2021 | End of Life, Power of Attorney
Diagnoses like dementia and cancer are hard to receive. While these conditions are often treatable, and it’s possible to live with them for a significant length of time, the unfortunate truth is that no one can live forever. That’s why it’s important... 
by David Edwards | Jan 25, 2021 | Power of Attorney
At our house we like to watch the old shows like Little House on the Prairie and Andy Griffith. Bailey, our daughter, loves watching “Half Pint” and Barney Fife. Those are great shows and they reinforce some great old-fashioned values. In estate planning,... 
by David Edwards | Feb 27, 2020 | Elder Care Advising, Power of Attorney
We all have control issues. When my son was 2-years-old we experienced our share of yelling, “NO!!” and throwing full tantrums on the floor. Toddlers are just beginning to understand how they can exert control on the world around them,... 
by David Edwards | Feb 26, 2019 | Power of Attorney
There are two types of power of attorney documents that you can use depending on what you might need done: A healthcare power of attorney is able to help arrange your medical care or make healthcare decisions for you when you are unable to do so yourself. As long as... 
by David Edwards | Mar 29, 2018 | Power of Attorney
Some people get nervous when they think about signing a Power of Attorney. Maybe they saw a movie where a guy was swindled out of a fortune when he signed one. Maybe giving someone control over your affairs is unsettling to you. Whatever the case may be, Powers of...