Medical Documents needing Notarization
Durable Power of Attorney
a legal document that authorizes someone (the agent) to handle your financial and legal matters. Unlike an ordinary power of attorney, which expires if you become mentally incompetent or upon a specified date or event, a durable POA remains in effect even if you’re incapacitated. It’s designed to plan for medical emergencies, cognitive decline, or situations where you can’t make decisions
Health Care Proxy
legal document you use to designate someone to make choices about your care if you become incapacitated. It authorizes someone to make medical decisions for you when you’re unable to do so. You can choose almost any adult you trust as your health care proxy, even if they’re not a family member. The document becomes effective when a physician determines you can’t make decisions on your own. Your health care proxy can authorize medical care, request specialists or second opinions, and access your medical records
Living Will
written, legal document that provides instructions for your medical care or the termination of medical support under specific circumstances. It outlines your wishes regarding life-sustaining treatments when you’re unable to communicate due to incapacitation, such as being in a coma or on life support. Living wills cover topics like resuscitation, hydration, nutrition through feeding tubes, and pain management. You can create one with the help of an attorney or use forms available at hospitals, nursing homes, or government websites
Certification of Trust
condensed version of a trust document that serves as proof of trust formation without revealing sensitive details. It allows certain information, such as beneficiaries’ names, to be omitted. Financial institutions often accept it as evidence of a valid trust without disclosing key terms publicly.
HIPAA Waiver or Authorization
legal document that allows an individual’s health information to be used or disclosed to a third party. It’s part of a series of patient-privacy measures set forth in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996
Assignment of Personal Property
refers to a legal document that transfers ownership or rights to specific personal belongings from one party (the assignor) to another (the assignee). By executing this document, the assignor conveys their interest in items such as machinery, equipment, furniture, or other tangible assets. The purpose is to ensure a clear transfer of ownership without the need for probate proceedings
