Updated on May 16th, 2023A South Dakota living will is a legal document in which a medical patient declares their preferences regarding withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment in cases of terminal illness or imminent death. The will becomes effective when the patient can no longer communicate their own decisions for their care. Any competent adult can execute a living will. If the living will does…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A Pennsylvania real estate power of attorney is a legal contract that allows individuals to appoint a representative who will make property-related decisions in their place. The creator of the document (the principal) will designate the powers given to the agent and the contract term, which can be used to authorize an agent to purchase, sell, and manage property for the…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A South Carolina minor power of attorney form is a document that can be used to delegate guardianship powers over a child to a trusted individual. While there are no laws that clearly define the length of the period the guardian will have custody over the child, it is commonplace that the agreement endures for a period of six to 12 months…
Updated on May 4th, 2023A Florida real estate power of attorney grants permissions relating to real property to an authorized agent. The agent chosen by the principal (the person who executes the document) should be someone who is qualified to deal with such property assignments and is trusted by the principal. In some cases, the principal will only require the agent to complete one task…
Updated on May 17th, 2023A Nevada living will is a legal document explaining a patient’s wishes to withdraw or withhold life-sustaining treatment when terminally ill or permanently unconscious. A patient must be at least 18 years old and “of sound mind” to execute a living will in Nevada. They can also designate another person who meets the same criteria to make these decisions for them….
