Under the law, no. In real life, sometimes.
Many people think that they don’t need to sign a Health Care Proxy because they assume that the law permits their spouse to speak for them in medical emergencies. The law actually says quite the opposite. Only you or someone you have...
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Big Step Forward for Alzheimer’s Care & Research
On January 17, President Obama signed a funding bill containing what the Alzheimer's Association calls “an unprecedented $122 million increase” for Alzheimer's research, education, outreach, and caregiver support.
The specifics, as outlined in the Alzheimer’s Association press release, are as follows:
• A $100 million increase for the National Institute on Aging for Alzheimer's research, which...
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Life and the Afterlife: Durable Powers of Attorney & Health Care Proxies vs. Wills
There is some basic vocabulary that almost everyone mixes up. Understanding which word to use when will help you better understand your estate planning documents.
During Life
During your lifetime, you want to have someone as “backup” to help you with your finances and personal business should you become incapacitated. (Or if you decide...
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