Can a Power of Attorney grant an Agent the authority to make medical decisions for the Principal?
No. In some states, the proper legal instrument for delegating health-care decisions to another is called a Health Care Proxy. Neither in most states does a durable power of attorney for finances give your agent legal authority to make medical decisions. In most states, youll also want to write out your wishes in a living will, which will tell your doctors your preferences about certain kinds of medical treatment and life-sustaining procedures if you cant communicate your wishes. If your living will is properly prepared, your doctors are legally bound to respect your wishes.
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