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Mar 23, 2026 • 11 min read • Estate Planning

Healthcare Power of Attorney vs Advance Directive

A healthcare power of attorney names someone to make medical decisions for you. An advance directive records your own treatment instructions. They answer different questions and work best together. Here is how each one works.

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Mar 19, 2026 • 13 min read • Estate Planning

What Is a Power of Attorney? Types & When You Need One

A power of attorney gives someone you choose the legal authority to act on your behalf for finances or healthcare if you cannot act yourself. Here is how the different types work and when you need each one.

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