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Old 11-04-2006, 07:48 PM
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Default Re: Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Living Will

It is important that you have these docs and that the location be known. Without a power of attorney your spouse may not be able to take care of your business affairs depending on which state you live in. Check with an attorney. You can give a revocable power of attorney which means that you can revoke its power at any time. You can also list specifically what powers(non-medical) you are assigning your agent.

You also need the living will and the health care proxy. It sure saves a great deal of grief for folks if you are unable to take care of yourself. Remember the Terry Schiavo case? Always good to have your instructions and wishes in writing!
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