Updated on May 17th, 2023A Louisiana living will is a legal declaration directing the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures in the event the principal is diagnosed with a terminal and irreversible condition. A life-sustaining procedure refers to any medical practice that solely prolongs the dying process. The declaration can be made in writing, orally, or by other means of nonverbal communication. Laws Statute –…
Updated on May 5th, 2023A Louisiana limited financial power of attorney is a legal document that allows a person to be able to handle specific actions on behalf of someone else. The person being represented is known as the “principal” and the person performing the representation is the “agent” or “attorney in fact.” The “limited” nature of the document is in relation to the acts…
Updated on May 21st, 2025A Mississippi medical power of attorney form is used to name a healthcare agent to represent an individual in the event that they are incapacitated due to illness, injury, or old age. Most individuals choose their spouse, a close friend, or a relative to be their agent. The selected representative should be available locally and be trusted to advocate the principal’s views…
Updated on May 4th, 2023A Delaware durable power of attorney form is designed to provide a resident of the state with the ability to transfer power of attorney to an agent. The authority granted enables the agent to act on behalf of the principal, representing them in financial decisions and in managing a portion or the entirety of their estate. When the principal becomes incapacitated,…
Updated on May 21st, 2025An Arkansas durable statutory power of attorney form allows for a person to let someone else take care of all their financial responsibilities. A “durable” functionality allows a person to still be able to make monetary transactions even if the principal falls into a state of mental incapacity. A durable power of attorney document must be authorized by at least two…
