Can Estate Papers Show Who Made Medical Decisions? | NC

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Q: Can estate planning documents show who had authority to make medical decisions for a parent? A: Yes. The key document is usually a health care power of attorney, not the will. A health care power of attorney names a health care agent, and may also name backup agents. It can say when that person’s authority begins, what medical decisions they can make, and what limits apply. A living will,…