COVID-19 UPDATE: During the Crisis, a Durable Power of Attorney-Healthcare is Essential
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- Published: Wednesday, 08 April 2020 12:06

Last week, I wrote a blog post about estate planning, which included my estate planning recommendations as we face the COVID-19 health crisis. This week, I’m writing specifically about the Durable Power of Attorney-Healthcare document (also known as a Medical Power of Attorney or Patient Advocate Designation). While I think a Durable Power of Attorney-Healthcare (DPOA-HC) is an important part of an estate plan under normal circumstances, it is even more important – I would argue essential – at this time.
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