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 15th, 2023A California general power of attorney form serves the same function as a general durable power of attorney form, meaning it enables an agent to handle the finances of a principal. The difference between a durable and a general power of attorney is that in the context of the latter, the powers granted to the agent become void if the person…
Updated on May 10th, 2023A New Hampshire limited power of attorney form is designed to enable a principal (individual authorizing the form) to grant specific legal powers to an agent/attorney-in-fact (individual appointed to exercise powers). The attorney-in-fact should be someone trustworthy, preferably a close friend, relative, or the principal’s spouse. However, the principal may wish to elect someone with the knowledge and experience needed to…
Updated on May 4th, 2023A Hawaii tax power of attorney form is one that is used to enable a resident of Hawaii to select their tax accountant and provide them with the authority to file the taxpayer’s taxes on their behalf. The representative will have the authority to receive and open confidential correspondence from the Department of Taxation as well as perform any action with respect…
Updated on May 5th, 2023A Kentucky limited power of attorney form is used to appoint an agent to handle specific financial decision(s) on the principal’s behalf. The agent has a fiduciary duty to act in the principal’s best interests, and the form usually cancels upon: Completion of the task of the event; At a specified time; and Incapacitation of the principal. For the form to…
