by fawcettlaw | Nov 16, 2013 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
Conservatorship and adult guardianship are essentially the same thing, different states use one name or the other. To keep things simple, we’ll just use the term conservatorship. If someone can’t make important decisions for themselves, a judge appoints...
by fawcettlaw | Nov 8, 2013 | Fawcett & Fawcett, From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
[H]ealthcare Power of Attorney allows you, should you become unable to voice your own decisions for whatever reason, to exercise your own beliefs and wishes regarding your personal medical care. The person you choose can communicate on your behalf on behalf in...
by fawcettlaw | Nov 1, 2013 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
What are Advance Directives? Advance directives are instructions to your family, medical providers and others about what kind of medical and nursing care you would want (or not want) if you were unable to give instructions. One common misuse of the term is to refer to...
by fawcettlaw | Oct 23, 2013 | From the Desk of Myrna Fawcett
[W]e’ve all heard the phrase “power of attorney” before. But do you really know what it means? At some point in your life, you may have to create a power of attorney. It’s best then to have a clear understanding about what this means, and how it can benefit you....
by fawcettlaw | Oct 18, 2013 | Fawcett & Fawcett
At the request of the Foggy Bottom West End Village I will be giving a Lecture this Thursday, October 24, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s Parish, Guild Room, 2430 K Street NW. This Lecture will discuss the these three most important documents that you need...
