A Durable Power of Attorney for Health is a very important document. Even if you don't need a trust you probably should have a durable power of attorney for health purposes. 

David A. Casey - Attorney

Power of Attorney for Health Care 

Advanced Health Care Directive

365 Broadway, Suite 203.  El Cajon, California

Telephone (619)    447-6780  - E-mail:  Familylaw1@aol.com

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* Durable Power of Attorney Health- Sometimes this is called a Health Care Power of Attorney or Advanced Health Care Directive (AHCD). A durable power of attorney for health care is normally several pages long and each person has to have his or her own.   This appoints someone, such as a spouse or a trusted relative, to act for you as your health care financial manager if you are unable to do so for some reason.   This could be  temporary or during a long illness, or it can have a broad scope of powers. 

Q.  Who should have a Health Care Durable Power of Attorney or Advance Health Care Directive (AHCD)?  Everyone over the age of 18.  If you are married, your spouse has certain rights to act on your behalf but they are limited. The Health Care Durable Power of Attorney gives your agent rights that are spelled out in the Health Care Power of Attorney.  This includes important medical decisions when you can't and make them as you want as directed in your power of attorney.  The best way to describe it,  a Power of Attorney is a legal document which gives the person you appoint to act as you would if you were able to do so.  Everyone over the age of 18 really needs one but it is sad that so many elderly adults don't have one.  Unfortunately, if they wait until something happens, their wishes may not be carried out and the court might have to appoint someone to carry out the health care duties.   

Q. Who should be named as my agent for my health care? Most of the time the primary agent is the spouse.  But if the spouse is in bad health or is unable to act on your behalf, you want to have at least another agent.  This is also wise because a car accident could disable both you and your spouse at the same time. It is not uncommon to have two or three alternate agents or sometimes having two agents working jointly. 

Q.  Is a health care power of attorney revocable?  YES!  you can revoke it at any time and you can change who will act as your agent.     Also, the power of attorney for health has a limited effective span.  I can discuss this with you in detail when you retain my services or if you need my office to draft the legal documents for you. 

Q. Can I limit the agent powers?  Yes, you can limit the powers or make it only effective upon certain conditions.   You might want to give your agent the right pick up medication or to speak to your doctors on your behalf or to have full authority over your health care needs. You can even specify in what condition it shall become effective such as in an emergency or when you are incapacitated, or it can be made to be effective immediately.  It is up to you when and how it becomes effective.  I will prepare the documents to represent your wishes.

Q. Does limited power of attorney cover my financial needs?   Financial issues and health care issues should be kept separate.  Thus,  you should have two separate powers of attorneys.  You might want one person to cover your financial needs and another for the health issues.   I would not want a health care provider seeing everything I have or seeing what assets I may or may not have.  I only want my agent to show them my health care directives, not the financial issues.  Also, I would not want the bank to know my health care requirements when it is not necessary.   

Limiting certain powers.  I normally recommend that the agent does not have complete power over life and death issues unless you have a condition that will only worsen in the very near future unless the doctor indicates that there is no hope in recovery. This way the person knows what they are doing is the right thing if it results in your life ending.  A durable power of attorney for health will  help manage the health issues, not to cause further ones.

►Also Available:  Mobile Notary can travel to your location, including hospitals, nursing home,  healthcare facilities,  and even your own home!  

My office can provide an independent notary who can travel to your location.  In most instances,   the documents can be prepared based on your needs and information you provide over the phone.   Fees can be paid with a major credit card in advance.  The notary fees are paid directly to the notary.    

SO WHY WAIT?   CALL TODAY!!! 

(619)   447-6780

Advance Health Card Directive also called durable power of attorney for health. Updated it every 5 years. Call in San Diego County.

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Portfolios include:  Certificate of Trust,   Declaration of Trust,  Pour Over Will,  Durable Power of Attorney for Finances,  Durable Power of Attorney for Health,  Physicians Directive,  Health Care Directive, HIPAA, Notice of Intent to Return Home, plus instructions and informative information on the maintenance and care of these important documents!     Don't know if you really need a trust,  then don't hesitate to get your FREE initial phone consultation!  Call Today!

Need an Advanced Health Care Directive? Is yours out of date?

Everyone should have an Advanced Health Care Directive. You must update it every 5 years. Call 619 445-6780 in San Diego, El Cajon, Santee, Lakeside and  in East County