Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Living Will

[vsjhoc]

Re: Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Living Will

For my grandfather, who lives with us, I have...

1) Durable general power of attorney
2) His will
3) His living will
4) Health-care power of attorney

Having all four squared away is good for all of us. I highly recommend 2 and 4 at the least. Number 4 is perhaps the most often overlooked.

Lbwise - I hate to be morbid, but you (we all) should have these for yourself as well.

[katwoman]

Re: Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, Living Will

Oh man, you got me! And I've been meaning to do these all of 2006!

It's not like I don't know better; I'm the POA for my mother and EVERYTIME I talk to either a hospital billing dept or admissions the FIRST thing they ask is does she have a POA. NOt to mention the pharmacy and long term care provider.

Looks like it'll be my New Years resolution.