Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan

Durable Power of Attorney

If you have durable power of attorney, is it necessary

to have power of attorney for medical or have a beneficiary trust or disbursement person?


Asked on 1/19/05, 8:12 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

Blake Lipman Law Office of Blake P. Lipman

Re: Durable Power of Attorney

A durable power of attorney is not a substitute for a health care power of attorney, living will, or estate planning. For more info, please contact my office at (248)851-3171.

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Answered on 1/21/05, 2:59 pm
Rochelle Guznack Law Offices of Rochelle E. Guznack, PLLC

Re: Durable Power of Attorney

A DPOA is not a substitute for a medical "power of attorney." The short answer is that you should have both and that a DPOA is not a substitute for a medical designation or a trust. If you think you need or you desire estate planning, you should set up a comprehensive appt. with an attorney because the type of estate plan that suits your particular situation best should be accomplished on a case-by-case basis and generally requires a lot of very specific and detailed information about your finances. Please call (248)679-1552 for more information.

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Answered on 1/19/05, 8:36 am
William Stern William Stern, P.C.

Re: Durable Power of Attorney

I have no idea what you are talking about. A durable power of attorney generally appoints someone to make important health care decision in your behalf in the event that you cannot. William S. Stern 248-353-9400

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Answered on 1/19/05, 5:20 pm


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