Is there anything unique that should be considered in drafting durable powers of attorney for health care for people over 65?
While there are many special considerations in drafting advance health care directives for people over 65, the language of your durable power of attorney will likely look very similar to one drafted for someone younger. The main differences may be the considerations of the age and health of your agents. Often people select spouses, siblings or close friends of their own age to serves as their agent. That may still be the best selection for your first and perhaps second choices. However, it is important to remember that as we age the chances of our developing dementia or suffering a stroke that limits our ability to update our plans statistically increases. That means that it may become difficult, if not impossible, to update your planning documents as agents in your own age group develop similar health issues. If you have selected a parent or other older friend or relative, it may be time to make a replacement. It may also be time to add a second back up agent and to try to select some
Related Questions
- Is there anything unique that should be considered in drafting durable powers of attorney for health care for people over 65?
- Can I have separate Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Financial Matters and appoint different persons for each?
- Are Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care Decisions governed by State law?
