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[ No Comments ] Posted on 09.03.09 under CAR ACCIDENTS, CATASTROPHIC INJURIES, DAMAGE CONTROL, MOTORCYCLES, PROBATE LITIGATION, WILLS AND ESTATES
Everyone faces risks every day of their life. Some risks are small and some large. The risk of injury while riding a motorcycle unfortunately has increased over the last few years. If you were severely injured and could not handle your own affairs, what would you do? To a limited extent a spouse can manage your affairs, but what if you are single? A parent or sibling or child does not have an automatic right in Florida to step in and handle things.
What you can do is prepare Powers of Attorney and designate who will help you if you are incapacitated. We recommend that every adult have three important documents. First, everyone needs a Durable Power of Attorney. This allows someone chosen by you to handle all of your financial affairs. They can pay bills, manage money and represent your interests. Second, each person should have a Medical Power of Attorney. A medical power permits someone chosen by you to make your medical decisions if you are unable to do so. They can talk with doctors, move you to another hospital, and even deal with health insurance if necessary. Finally, every person needs a living will. The living will lets everyone know your wishes if you have a terminal illness or have suffered a massive brain injury and cannot live without machines.
What happens if you do not have these documents and the unthinkable happens? In Florida, a guardianship must be obtained from the court. Guardianships cost thousands of dollars versus a couple of hundred for Powers of Attorney. With a little planning, you can be covered.
[ No Comments ] Posted on 07.06.08 under ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES, CAR ACCIDENTS, CATASTROPHIC INJURIES, DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS CLAIMS, PROBATE LITIGATION, PROPERTY ACCIDENTS, TRUCKING ACCIDENTS, WILLS AND ESTATES, WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIMS
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