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You can use an advance directive to make your medical decisions in a few different ways. The first one is simply to make your end-of-life treatment choices in advance, write down a list of instructions, and keep it on file so that the medical team can refer to it. For...
You have the option to designate an agent with a healthcare proxy in New York. This person steps in when you can't make your own medical decisions. They can make them on your behalf, and they legally have this ability so that they can work with your medical team. ...
When doing your estate planning, it’s crucial to consider the use of an advance directive. This is a medical document that helps to ensure you get the care that you want later in life. Remember: Estate planning is not just about assets and financial decisions. You...
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill that will simplify New York's power of attorney forms. The law, which will take effect in June 2021, makes power of attorney forms easier to fill out. In fact, New York residents can fill out the new power of attorney documents...
In March, April and May, when New York was the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, many residents started thinking about how well they had planned for a healthcare emergency. One reason many considered creating an advanced healthcare directive...
Many of us have heard the terms health care directive, health care proxy and living will. But what do these terms mean and why are they important to estate planning? Essential terms and definitions To better understand what is involved in making a will, or other...