The incapacitated person’s son, who was nominated to be her guardian in her durable power of attorney, but the son had neglected and abused his mother, had failed to cooperate in making arrangements for her care, was more interested in … Continue reading
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The niece of the decedent who acted as the decedent’s health care agent and was the sole emergency contact listed for the decedent in the hospital’s medical records, and who also prepared the will for the decedent to sign which … Continue reading
This article will explain some of the drafting decision reflected in the author’s sample form of combined health care power of attorney and living will (“the form”). Like other articles, the comments below are the opinions of the author, are offered...
A recent article in the NY Times shows how the patient privacy regulations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) are often misunderstood. See “Hipaa’s Use as Code of Silence Often Misinterprets the Law.” … Continue reading
Petition for emergency guardian denied when alleged incapacitated person had executed durable power of attorney, even though the two agents were unable to agree on a medical decision, because one agent had been making medical decisions and was willing to … Continue reading