Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Living Wills Attorneys — Helping People Since 1982
At the experienced northeast Philadelphia estate planning Law Offices of Kevin W. Kologinsky, we urge all of our clients to have a document that carefully, explicitly spells out their exact wishes for medical care at the end of their lives.
That same document should reflect medical decisions made by you. The sum of these decisions, put down in writing, is called an "advance directive for health care." It may eventually be invaluable in helping others give you care in the event that you are unable to make health care decisions at a later date. It consists of a health care power of attorney and a living will.
A health care power of attorney names a person who will make decisions for you if you are unable to do so. Living wills explain a person's wishes regarding medical procedures that prolong life.
To find out more about these important estate planning measures, contact our Pennsylvania law offices today. Your initial consultation can be scheduled by phone, fax or e-mail.
Helping People With Powers of Attorney and Living Wills Since 1982
As a client of the Law Offices of Kevin W. Kologinsky, you can benefit from having an advance directive ready to work for you at any age. This would be true in case of a serious accident or illness, physical or mental, that might leave you without the ability to make decisions for yourself.
Without an advance directive, those who have been chosen to make decisions for you may not know your wishes. Your family and friends may wind up in heated debate over the level of care you should receive. They could differ over who gets to make the decisions for you.
Designate an agent in an advance directive and tell your agent and family about your health care wishes.
A durable power of attorney, meanwhile, possesses more staying power. Its features can be helpful in a wide range of situations that may await you as you get older. In general, a power of attorney is a written document used by you to appoint someone to make decisions for you in the future in case you are unable to make them yourself.
We want you to know the differences between a power of attorney and a living will so you can make and informed decision and arrive at the right choice for you. Overall, we want you to be able to distinguish between probate, wills, estates, death taxes, inheritance taxes and heirs. An informed client is a client who is prepared for whatever the future might hold.
Be in touch with our northeast Philadelphia law offices at your soonest convenience. Established over 25 years of service, our track records of success and integrity over more than speak for themselves.
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