Maryland Living Wills / Health Care Directives Lawyers

What Is A Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care?
The durable power of attorney for health care is a document that allows you to name another person to make certain medical decisions for you if you are unable to make them for yourself. This is a … more
What are Some Typical Estate Planning Documents?
Several of the following documents are typically used as part of the estate planning process: A Will, sometimes called a Last Will and Testament, to transfer property you hold in your name … more

Must a Doctor Follow My Advance Healthcare Directives If I Am Pregnant?
When establishing advance healthcare directives, which are statements of your wishes in the event that you develop certain medical conditions, the goal is for your doctors and/or healthcare providers to follow those wishes. However, there are circumstances where a doctor may or must act in a manner that is contrary to your advance healthcare directives. One common scenario in which a … more
Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney & Health Care Directives: What Is the Difference?
Every state allows competent adults to grant another person the power to be their “agent”, to act on their behalf. These powers generally fall under three different categories, each having different legal requirements. They are a Power of Attorney, a Durable Power of Attorney, and a Health Care Directive/Proxy. A power of attorney is a document which allows an agent to … more

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