Advanced Medical Directives

Having “The Talk” About Long Term Care

Few people are fully comfortable thinking about getting older.  Whether we are contemplating ourselves getting older or our loved ones, most would prefer not to think about the aging process and the various physical and cognitive deteriorations that tend to accompany that process.  As life expectancy has increased over time, the portion of people who […]
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WHAT IS A LIVING WILL AND WHAT IS A “DNR” ORDER?

A living will is a legal document where a person proactively declares their wishes pertaining to end of life care.  In order to be honored by third parties, the document will need to be executed with similar formalities as a health care power of attorney, including witnesses and a notary’s acknowledgement.  Essentially, most living wills […]
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