Designating a power of attorney for health care is an important part of #estateplanning. It is important to appoint someone trustworthy to see to medical issues if someone is no longer able to make those decisions on their own. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/assigning-a-poa-in-iowa-healthcare-power-of-attorney
The person who creates a durable power of attorney for health care is responsible for making sure their health care providers have a copy of the document and keep them up to date about any changes.
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This video will discuss: What is a durable #powerofattorney for health care?, What must a durable power of attorney for #healthcare contain?, Who is eligible to be an attorney in fact?, What if the durable power of attorney for healthcare is from another state?, Does the law provide an example durable power of attorney for healthcare form?, Can more than one person be an attorney in fact?, Can a court rule against the attorney in fact?, What is the attorney in fact’s duty?, What if a physician wants to withhold or withdraw health care?, How does someone revoke a durable power of attorney for health care?, Will an attorney in fact ever be criminally prosecuted or civilly liable?, and What if the attorney in fact is an ex-spouse?
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