INCAPACITY PLANNING
These documents do overlap a bit, but if you opt to forego one or more of them, it may leave your loved ones with an incomplete picture of what you wanted. These documents are only applicable when you are alive but incapacitated and are invalid after you pass.
General/Durable Power of Attorney
This document states who will make your financial decisions if you are incapacitated, permanently or temporarily, and will also identify a guardian for minor or disabled children during your incapacity.
Medical Power of Attorney
This document states who will make your medical decisions if you are incapacitated, permanently or temporarily, and will also provide guidance on certain decisions that you may make for yourself, such as life support, disposition of remains, and organ donation.
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Living Will
Melanie includes the living will with the Medical Power of Attorney so there is only one document to manage for medical issues. This is where you identify you wishes for life support and palliative care.