Updated on May 21st, 2025An Arkansas living will is a medical document that outlines how an individual prefers to be medically treated if they are incapacitated. This commonly includes a guide on whether to provide or withdraw life-sustaining medications and procedures. It is common for patients with terminal conditions to reject life support procedures such as mechanical breathing (ventilation), CPR, tube feeding, and dialysis. Laws…
Updated on May 11th, 2023A Virginia general power of attorney form is a legal instrument that allows a person to select someone else, referred to as an “agent,” to handle all facets of their finances on their behalf. The agent is permitted to use these unrestricted powers as long as the person designating authority, known as the “principal,” is coherent. If a medical physician deems…
Updated on May 9th, 2023A Mississippi general power of attorney form is a document that individuals can use to appoint a representative (called an “attorney-in-fact”) to handle any type of financial decision on behalf of the individual (the principal). The attorney-in-fact will be authorized to conduct real estate transactions, manage investments, operate businesses, file taxes, and perform any other financial management tasks authorized by the…
Updated on May 5th, 2023An Iowa medical power of attorney form allows residents to appoint an agent to make medical decisions for them in the event of their incapacitation. It is important that the agent can be relied on to communicate the principal’s views and wishes regarding end-of-life medical options. Often, a blood relative, close friend, or spouse will be chosen to be the representative. An…
Updated on May 10th, 2023An Ohio limited power of attorney form grants specific financial powers to an attorney-in-fact. With this type of form, the principal is usually authorizing their attorney-in-fact to represent them in a specific business transaction, i.e., a real estate sale/purchase or similar negotiation. The principal has the power to revoke the power of attorney form at any time, otherwise, the document becomes…
