Updated on May 30th, 2023A Kansas living will is a written legal document executed by a medical patient to provide instructions for life-sustaining care if they are ever terminal or permanently unconscious and can’t make medical decisions. Any adult 18 or older can execute a living will in Kansas and is responsible for providing it to appropriate medical providers. Laws Statute – §65-28,103 (Same; declaration…
Updated on May 4th, 2023A Georgia limited power of attorney form provides the creator of the document the ability to transfer limited financial powers to an attorney-in-fact. The select representative will only be granted the authority to carry out the specific financial act detailed within the document. The agreement becomes void once the act is completed, if the principal completes a revocation form, or if…
Updated on May 5th, 2023A Maryland real estate power of attorney is a legal tool that permits an individual to take control over one’s real estate responsibilities. The person delegating power, known as the “principal,” may restrict the authority of their representative by allowing only basic powers like paying bills or managing leases. The principal may also assign more significant duties such as purchasing a new…
Updated on May 17th, 2023A Massachusetts living will is a document explaining a patient’s wishes regarding their own end-of-life care if they become too incapacitated to make decisions for themselves. Living wills are not legally binding in Massachusetts but can still be valuable for patients. They give medical practitioners clear evidence of patients’ wishes regarding their care. Laws Statute – No statute Signing Requirements –…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A New Mexico durable (financial) power of attorney form is used to appoint a trusted person as one’s attorney-in-fact (agent or representative) in regard to financial decisions. An agent should be selected based not only on their ability to effectively manage the principal’s finances but also because of their close relationship with the principal. Since this agent will be in charge of…
