Advance planning refers to the process of planning for the future. This includes considering potential financial, estate, legal, and healthcare needs. We’ve discussed different aspects of this in other posts, including what is involved in being a healthcare proxy, the different types of forms, and the difference between POLST and a Living Will. Today, we’re […]
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Can a Sibling Prevent You from Seeing an Elderly Parent?
Family drama is a fact of life, especially when it comes to fights between siblings. Sometimes, the drama is minor and quickly solved over a glass of wine. Other times, fights can last years and lead to long-term estrangement. Add aging, end-of-life, caregiving, and Power of Attorney into the mix and everything gets more complicated […]
POLST vs Living Wills: How the Paperwork Differs
Living Wills and POLST documents are two commonly used forms of advance planning. They both provide information about the type of care a person wishes to receive and may seem interchangeable. Yet, there are notable differences between them as well. What is a Living Will? A Living Will is a legal document that highlights the […]
Advance Care Planning in Arizona
It’s easy to think that there’s time for advance planning later, especially if you’re young and healthy. Yet, time passes faster than we expect and health status can change surprisingly fast. Wherever you are with health, the time for advance planning is now. After all, having the paperwork and not needing it is much better […]
How to Choose the Best Healthcare Proxy
Choosing an agent or healthcare proxy is one of the most crucial parts of completing Power of Attorney paperwork. Yet, the decision doesn’t often get enough attention. It’s too easy to simply choose the person you feel closest to, like a spouse or an adult child, without realizing that they’re not necessarily the best choice. […]
Types of Advance Directives in Arizona
Advance planning can quickly become confusing, as there are multiple types of documents and many different terms. Today, we’re breaking down the various types of advance care documents and showing where they’re relevant. We’re focusing specifically on practices and documentation for Arizona, as there are some differences from one state to the next. Because of […]