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What Does A California Power Of Attorney Do

What Does a California Power of Attorney Do?

When you hear of someone naming another person as their power of attorney, it sounds important and official, but it’s not exactly clear what this act does. Here is some information to help answer the question:READ MORE >

Study Shows Two Thirds of Americans Lack a Health Care Directive

An effective estate plan for many California families includes creating a durable power of attorney for health care directive. It appears, however, that two-thirds of individuals across the nation fail to do so. Generally referred toREAD MORE >
Helping Elderly Loved Ones During The Pandemic

Helping Elderly Loved Ones During the Pandemic

Recently, Governor Newsom announced that 52 of California’s 58 counties have moved to Stage 3 reopening and that statewide, COVID-19 numbers appear to be improving. While these developments are encouraging, health officials still recommend that those over 65 maintain effortsREAD MORE >
The Importance Of A Power Of Attorney

Power of Attorney and Advance Health Care Directive – What is the Difference?

Some of us have only heard the terms “power of attorney” and “Advance Health Care Directive” in passing or from hospital staff when a loved one is completing documents before undergoing a surgical procedure. If youREAD MORE >

Protect Your Wishes for Medical Care With Health Care Directives

Being fully prepared for the future might seem like an impossible task. Since no one can predict the future, you should consider putting instructions in place in the event you become incapacitated and can no longerREAD MORE >