
A document that establishes a relationship between one person and another selected to represent them as an agent, is called a Power of Attorney
If thru an illness or accident that leaves a person in a state of being unable to look after one’s self and interferes with capacity to make sound judgements, individualss are able to appoint someone to take care of those duties.
They can appoint a family member, close friend, or a professional whom they trust implicitly, and preferably YOUNGER than they are.
This appointee will then sit with the individual and draft a document outlining the scope and authority of the responsibilities he or she is being charged with.
This individual is thusly known as the person with the authority to speak for, and handle those affairs specified in the agreement for the ailing client.
Knowledgeable individuals will know it is also vitally important to draft a Living Will for this representative to follow to be certain that all the person’s wishes are carried out as desired.
This personal agent may assist with the preparation of a Living Will. And most certainly know to also have a Family Will drafted that becomes effective upon death of the principal.
For the comfort of any remaining family, any good agent will advise the family to be certain to have drafted a game plan for the family to follow after the death. A Family Will. A person should never leave earth without one.