Living Wills And Their Suggested Form
Living wills in Minnesota require strict compliance with the standard form found at Minn. Stat. 145B.04. The best use of a living will is when [Read More]
Tag: Health Care Directive
Healthcare Directive Emergency
A MN health care directive is a fantastic document for those needing help while they are sick or unresponsive.
The issue most folks do not realize is the fact our own spouse may not have the power to assist on our behalf without a living will or directive.
As an estate planning attorney, my goal is to educate and inspire a conversation with people and families needing help with a document of this nature.
MN Health Care Directive and Forms
In Minnesota, directives for our health are governed by a number of rules and statutes. The idea is using a document to identify a health care agent who can make healthcare decisions when we cannot.
The postings and articles below address problems, concerns and formalities specific to a healthcare directive in Minnesota.
Thus, I hope you find value with the following articles and posts. Even better, attend one of my Community Education classes!
Health Care Needs And Changing Estate Documents
Health care needs for all people, especially those 60 and over or with a chronic underlying condition are encouraged to immediately review their estate [Read More]
Older Adults Respond to the CDC
Older Adults were never asked what they thought about being labeled as old. It goes without saying that people 60 years and wiser can make decisions too. [Read More]
Coronavirus Preparation 101
Coronavirus or COVD-19 preparation can start with the preparation of a health care directive, power of attorney, and related documents. Young and old can [Read More]
Brain Donations for Military Veterans
Brain donation for military vets are becoming very popular. For some veterans, designating their brain to science makes sense. However, Chapter 525A might [Read More]
Estate Documents Ranked
In one of my recent community education classes, I was asked to rank my favorite estate documents. Thus, here we go… Really though, I think [Read More]
Reduce Military Control over your Children
As parents, it is both exciting and a feeling of helplessness when our children join the military. I am a huge proponent of our armed [Read More]
Updated Health Care Directive Requirements
Health care directive requirements change often. I challenge you to find your directive and make sure it included the following: Dated, Signed by the person [Read More]
Who Profits the Most when You to Die Without a Plan?
Take a guess who profits the most when you die without a plan. Yes, failing to make a plan might actually generate more revenue for [Read More]
Why do I use red ink for Allergies on a Health Care Directive?
Can you find the section for allergies on a health care directive? I think a quality health care directive numbers each paragraph. I believe one [Read More]