Updated on May 5th, 2023A Maryland medical power of attorney form allows residents to name an agent to make healthcare decisions on their behalf in the event of the principal’s incapacitation. Most individuals choose their spouse, relative, or close friend as their agent. State law prohibits the principal from choosing their physician or anyone else professionally involved in their healthcare. The individual selected should be…
Updated on May 5th, 2023A Massachusetts real estate power of attorney enables an individual to appoint a representative to act on their behalf and handle decisions relating to real estate transactions. The person receiving the decision-making capabilities (the “agent”) will have approval from the property owner (the “principal”) to execute any task deemed permissible in the power of attorney. While the agent’s responsibilities will vary,…
Updated on May 11th, 2023A West Virginia vehicle power of attorney form, also known as Form DMV-9-TR, allows an owner of a vehicle to select someone else to act on their behalf and sell, transfer ownership, or handle any type of transaction at any West Virginia Department of Transportation Office. The form must provide a description of the vehicle which consists of its serial number,…
Updated on April 12th, 2023An Alaska minor child power of attorney may be used by a parent that would like to have a relative serve as the guardian for a child over their school and health care issues. The maximum time frame this is allowed is for one (1) year. The arrangement may continue longer if a new power of attorney document is signed when…
Updated on May 17th, 2023A Pennsylvania living will is a legal document expressing a patient’s instructions regarding life-sustaining treatment when they are terminally ill or permanently unconscious. Any person can legally execute a living will if they are at least 18 years old, have graduated from high school, have married, or are a minor emancipated from their parents. Laws Statute – Chapter 54, Subchapter B…
