What Is A Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care?
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The durable power of attorney for health care is a document that allows you to name another person to make certain medical decisions for you if you are unable to make them for yourself. This is a very important estate planning tool. A regular power of attorney generally terminates automatically if the principal becomes incapacitated, unless it is specifically made to be durable.
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