Updated on May 11th, 2023A Wisconsin medical power of attorney form allows for the designation of a surrogate to make healthcare decisions for someone else, the “principal,” in the chance that they become incapacitated. The person chosen, called an “agent,” shall be responsible for making any and all healthcare decisions and facility options with the principal’s best interests in mind. When selecting an agent, the…
Updated on April 12th, 2023An Alaska real estate power of attorney allows a landlord or property owner to elect someone else to manage, sell, buy, refinance, or execute any other real estate-related task. The document corresponds to the durable laws meaning that the term “real estate transactions” on the statutory form is defined and expanded in AS 13.26.665(7) to include deeds, assignments, mortgages, leases, and…
Updated on May 5th, 2023A Kansas durable power of attorney form is a document that authorizes a third party to act and execute legal documents on behalf of the principal. This type of power of attorney enables the representative to make decisions for the principal in the event of their incapacitation. The individual appointed as attorney-in-fact does not need to be a lawyer, and most…
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
Updated on May 10th, 2023A Rhode Island medical power of attorney form authorizes a principal to nominate an agent to make all their healthcare decisions if they can no longer do so. The usual choices for the agent are the principal’s spouse, child, close friend, or relative. In Rhode Island, unless the agent is related to the principal, the individual cannot be a medical professional…
