OHIO POWERS OF ATTORNEY

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A Power of Attorney is an instrument which authorizes another to act as one's agent in those matters specified in the document. A power of attorney can be either broad in scope with virtually unlimited powers (General), or very limited in scope, perhaps to only one matter for a limited time (Special). The agent and his powers are revoked automatically upon your unconsciousness or death.

A Power of Attorney can also be (Durable), that is the agent may be given authority to act in your stead should you become temporarily incapacitated, e.g. unconscious at some future time. Thus, it goes one step further than a normal power of attorney. Again, the powers assigned to the agent may be very broad or severely limited, depending upon your wishes. Durable Powers of Attorney are frequently included in estate plans.

Naturally, this power may be abused by the agent. Care should be taken in the selection of the agent and those powers entrusted to him/her. I've seen some awful abuses due to the unwise selection of an agent, and poorly drafted powers of attorney. While these instruments enable the grantor to both extend his control and flexibility in personal and business dealings, be cautious. Seek legal advice in the creation and use of these tools.
LIVING WILLS
A Living Will is a document that allows you to determine in advance the type of medical care you would want to receive if you were to become permanently unconscious, or terminally ill and unable to tell your physician or family what kind of life-sustaining treatments you want to receive. You may also specify your wishes regarding anatomical gifts (organ/tissue donation).

Your Living Will goes into effect only if you are either:
  1. Terminally ill and unable to tell your physician your wishes or
  2. you are permanently unconscious.
A Living Will gives your physician the authority to withhold all life-sustaining treatment, permitting you to die naturally. It does not affect care that eases your pain.

HEALTH CARE POWER OF ATTORNEY

A Health Care Power of Attorney becomes effective when you are temporarily unconscious and medical decisions need to be made. The person you name as your agent in your Health Care Power of Attorney will make those medical decisions on your behalf, pursuant to the instructions/powers contained in the instrument. Like all powers of attorney, it can be either broad or limited in scope.

ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS OF DISPOSITION OF BODILY REMAINS AND BURIAL DECREE

This document authorizes the appoint of a representative to act on your behalf regarding the final disposition of your body and funeral arrangements. It includes religious preferences, hymns, prepaid funeral plans, etc., and provides for payment of these final expenses. This document functions independently of the Last Will and Testament and provides the funeral home with definite instructions concerning the body's disposition.
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