Power of Attorney vs Personal Directive: What You Need to Know

Video Description

Not sure of the differences between power of attorney vs personal directive? Then this video is for you. We will talk about what the two are and when you should use each. Making decisions for your family’s financial future is key whether you’re young or old.

These documents are very powerful and allow YOUR representatives make decisions on your behalf when you cannot. They come into effect on mental incapacity or recover. One deals with financial and legal aspects of your life; the other deals with personal life choices, medical decisions and ultimately “pulling the plug”.

If you are appointed in such a document, with the help of a power of attorney or personal directive, you can make the needed decisions to ensure your dependant adult’s well-being. In this video, we give you a quick break down of how you can use a power of attorney to your advantage.

If you’re not sure which is best for you – power of attorney or personal directive – then this video may help. Take a look now to prepare for the future!

If you’d like to learn more, check out the link below:
https://freedomlaw.ca/2018/02/02/how-is-a-power-of-attorney-different-from-a-personal-directive/