Powers of Attorney

Without a Power of Attorney, your family may need court approval to manage your affairs during a crisis. Putting this document in place now gives someone you trust the authority to step in when it matters most.

Choosing an Agent to Make Health Care Decisions

A medical power of attorney allows you to appoint a trusted relative or friend to make medical decisions for you if you are unconscious or otherwise unable to make those decisions for yourself. This article

What is a Texas Medical Power of Attorney?

A Texas medical power of attorney is a document that allows you, the principal, to designate a trusted family member or friend to make medical decisions for you if you become unconscious or mentally incapable

What is a Living Will in Texas?

In Texas, a living will, also known as a Texas Dreictive to Physicials and Family or Surrogates , is a document that allows you to tell your doctors whether to administer or withhold life-sustaining treatment

A Guide to Understanding the Durable Powers of Attorney in Texas and North Carolina

This article explains, in plain terms, what a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) is, when it begins, when it ends, and what it allows an agent to do. It also clarifies why a Durable Power

Who Makes Medical Decisions in Texas If There Is No Medical Power of Attorney?

If you become incapacitated in Texas and haven’t signed a Medical Power of Attorney, state law determines who can make medical decisions on your behalf. The law is rigid, and the person legally authorized to

Choosing the Right Healthcare Agent: Lessons from The Pitt

I recently started watching The Pitt, a new medical drama now streaming on Max. The second episode of the series had a storyline that illustrated the importance of choosing the right healthcare agent, and the

Who Makes Medical Decisions if there is no Health Care Power of Attorney in North Carolina?

If you become incapacitated and do not have a Health Care Power of Attorney, the North Carolina General Statutes determine who can make medical decisions on your behalf. The law follows a strict hierarchy, which

Can An Incapacitated Person Make or Revoke a Durable Power of Attorney?

Generally, you can amend your durable power of attorney by signing a new durable power of attorney. You also have the right to revoke or terminate your durable power of attorney. But is it possible

Is an Agent Named in a Durable Power of Attorney Legally Responsible for the Debts of a Principal?

An agent named in a durable power of attorney is generally not responsible for the debt of the principal unless they are a party to the debt or have acted outside the scope of their

What is a Texas Durable Power of Attorney?

A durable power of attorney is a written document that authorizes another person, known as an agent, to engage in specified business, financial and legal transactions on your behalf. It is called “durable” because it

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