A healthcare proxy is a foreign concept to many until they face a circumstance in which such a proxy is necessary. Most people don’t think about who would speak for them if they were too sick or injured to make medical choices. In those situations, doctors often turn to family members. This can lead to...Read More

I can’t decide which of my two children should be my power of attorney when I need help paying my bills and talking to doctors. Can’t I just name them both? You can, but please don’t. You risk creating conflict or chaos if you name more than one child to serve simultaneously. Instead, pick one...Read More