A paralegal working in Elder Law will be called upon to draft various documents; an Advanced Directive is one of those documents. In responding to the following questions you will explore what an Advanced Directive is and how it operates.
In a 1-2 page paper APA Format, respond to the following:
- Explain what an advance directive document is.
- What are the six most commonly used advance directives?.
- Describe the basic elements of a power of attorney and how it operates.
- Who may act as an agent in a power of attorney?
- Why should a principal of a power of attorney always appoint a substitute agent?
- Explain the difference between agents acting jointly and agents acting severally.
- Name the four basic types of powers of attorney.
- What special language does a durable power of attorney contain that makes it durable?
- Explain the difference between a durable power and a springing durable power of attorney.
- Why should powers of attorney be executed in multiple originals?