Updated on May 17th, 2023A Louisiana living will is a legal declaration directing the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures in the event the principal is diagnosed with a terminal and irreversible condition. A life-sustaining procedure refers to any medical practice that solely prolongs the dying process. The declaration can be made in writing, orally, or by other means of nonverbal communication. Laws Statute –…
Updated on May 4th, 2023An Idaho medical power of attorney form is used to appoint an individual to make medical decisions on behalf of an Idaho resident. The individual appointed is referred to as the healthcare agent and the individual assigning the authority is defined as the principal. The durable nature of the power of attorney enables the agent to make decisions for the principal…
Updated on April 12th, 2023An Alaska general power of attorney form is designated for residents that would like to have someone else able to represent their interests in financial activity. Unlike the durable version, if the Principal should become incapacitated, the form becomes void. Although the document has the same unrestricted powers and should only be given to someone highly trustworthy. Signing Requirements – Must…
Updated on June 21st, 2023A New Jersey living will is a legal document explaining a patient’s wishes regarding life-sustaining treatment if they are ever terminally ill or permanently unconscious. Life-sustaining treatment is any medical procedure or therapy using artificial means to sustain a vital bodily function of life. A living will can also designate a medical proxy to make decisions on behalf of the patient….
Updated on May 10th, 2023A Montana general power of attorney form is used by individuals to assign an agent to act and make financial decisions on their behalf. On the contract, the individual being represented (the principal) can delegate which responsibilities and actions the agent will be authorized to perform. The arrangement becomes void in any situation where the principal becomes mentally incapacitated. To make…
