If you haven't given someone else medical power of attorney, in the event that you are unable to make medical decisions for yourself, you might want to consider doing that.
There is now a problem concerning a woman who was at one time, the mother in law of one of my sons. She has been a mental patient for many years, and is now facing the end of life. A distant relative of hers claims to have power of attorney, and is calling the shots. The patient has two daughters, and their call would be much different from how the other woman is handling the situation. There is a question as to whether or not the patient had the ability to give the power of attorney to anyone at all. It's quite possible this will wind up in the courts, and money is not a motive because she has nothing.
So if you want your wishes to be carried out, in case you cannot make medical decisions for yourself, pick someone you trust will carry out your wishes, and give them power of attorney for medical reasons. My wife and I did that several years ago.
Ed
There is now a problem concerning a woman who was at one time, the mother in law of one of my sons. She has been a mental patient for many years, and is now facing the end of life. A distant relative of hers claims to have power of attorney, and is calling the shots. The patient has two daughters, and their call would be much different from how the other woman is handling the situation. There is a question as to whether or not the patient had the ability to give the power of attorney to anyone at all. It's quite possible this will wind up in the courts, and money is not a motive because she has nothing.
So if you want your wishes to be carried out, in case you cannot make medical decisions for yourself, pick someone you trust will carry out your wishes, and give them power of attorney for medical reasons. My wife and I did that several years ago.
Ed
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