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Good news – you do not necessarily need an attorney to prepare either of these documents for you – you can do it yourself. However, you should talk to an attorney and financial person and health care person to be sure you understand the implications of the decisions you make. If you decide to do this yourself, be sure to consult the statutes of the state where you live, so that the document is prepared in accordance with that state’s requirements. Each state is a little different so you need to comply with the specific requirements of your state of residence. Because of the residences of our members, I am providing statutory citations for DC, Maryland and Virginia.
DC: DC Code Title 21, Chapter 21 for Durable Power of Attorney for Finances (See also §§21-2081 to 21-2085)
DC Code Title 21, Chapter 22 for Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare
MD: MD Code, Estates and Trusts, Title 17 for Durable Power of Attorney, Subtitles 1 and 2
MD Code, Health, Title 5, Subtitle 6, Parts 1 and 2
VA VA Code §§26-72 through 26-116 generally Durable Power of Attorney
VA code §§54.1-2983.3 through 54.1-2995 Advance Directive for Healthcare
Remember, you know not the day nor the hour when the unexpected may happen. Be prepared.
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