Understanding the Importance of Having Healthcare and General Powers of Attorney

Healthcare Power of Attorney One of the great things about being an adult (i.e. 18 years old+) is that you can make a lot of decisions for yourself. An important, but often overlooked decision includes the right to make your own choices regarding your healthcare. But, what happens if you have an illness or accident that renders you incapable of making your own healthcare decisions? These circumstances are unfortunately common for a lot of people and are the reason why we all need to have a Healthcare Power of Attorney in place. With a Healthcare Power of Attorney, you can still make these decisions (for example, what medical care or treatment to accept, reject, or discontinue) by nominating an agent…