What is the difference between a personal directive and an Enduring Power of Attorney?
A personal directive is a legal document where you can write out your instructions and/or possibly name an individual—an agent—to decide on personal matters if, due to injury or illness, you are no longer able to make personal choices. A personal directive deals with personal matters, such as where you live and the medical treatment you will receive. Enduring Power of Attorney deals with financial matters. An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document in which a donor (the person who writes the power of attorney) appoints an attorney (the person authorized to make decisions on behalf of a donor). An Enduring Power of Attorney is a Power of Attorney that contains a clause stating that the authority of the attorney is in effect after a donor suffers a loss of capacity.
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