Updated on May 17th, 2023An Ohio living will is a legal document declaring a patient’s wishes regarding the use of or withholding of life-sustaining treatment. The declaration applies when the patient is either terminally ill or permanently unconscious. Any medical practitioner who receives a living will from a patient must add it to the patient’s medical records and comply with all of its stipulations. Laws…
Updated on May 11th, 2023A West Virginia durable power of attorney form can be created by a resident to designate someone else to have the right to handle every facet of their finances. Under the Uniform Power of Attorney Act, the document remains in effect if the principal should become incapacitated or lose the ability to make decisions for themselves. Any and all powers granted…
Updated on May 2nd, 2023An Arkansas limited power of attorney permits someone to choose another person to take care of a specific financial act or obligation on their behalf. The action can be anything from cashing a check to purchasing real estate. Most limited power of attorney documents becomes void after completion of the act or after a fixed time period. The power can be…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A Pennsylvania tax power of attorney form appoints an accountant (attorney-in-fact) to represent a person regarding certain tax matters. This power of attorney, also known as Form REV-677, is provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. The principal must select which years they wish their attorney-in-fact to deal with and which tasks specifically. It is common for people to appoint a…
Updated on May 30th, 2023A Michigan living will is a written statement explaining end-of-life care wishes to medical practitioners and loved ones of a terminally ill or permanently unconscious patient. Michigan state legal codes don’t address living wills. However, the state does recommend using the Five Wishes Advance Care Planning Program for this purpose. Laws Statute – No statute Signing Requirements – None