Elder Care, Estate Planning
When an adult permanently loses or does not have the ability to care for themselves, there are two legal provisions available that can grant others the right to care for them. These are the roles of guardian and conservator. You may have heard these terms before, but...
Elder Care, Medical Directives
Use a Health Directive(s) to Address Two Medical Questions If you are over the age of 18, there are two questions you need to address regarding your medical care. First, who do you want to make medical decisions for you if you become unable to do so yourself? This...
Elder Care, Estate Planning, Medical Directives
Have questions about advance medical directives? Below you’ll find an advance medical directive definition, along with common questions about this tool. Advance medical directive definition: A legally binding document that permits you to select the types of medical...
Elder Care, Estate Planning, Medical Directives
Disclaimer: For the purposes of this article, I will address residents in the state of Virginia, as I am a licensed attorney in Virginia and cannot speak for advance medical directive regulations in other states. If you reside in another state, some of these...
Elder Care, Estate Planning, Medical Directives
Have you drafted your advance medical directive (AMD)? If the answer is no, now is the time to do so. You cannot be prepared for future medical care decisions without one. [Related: What is An Advance Medical Directive?] Here are six important tips for how to write an...
