Dallas Probate Lawyer: I have a Physician’s Directive, why do I also need a HIPPA Authorization?
I have a Physician’s Directive, why do I also need a HIPPA Authorization? To have a complete estate plan, it is necessary to execute a HIPPA Authorization form in conjunction with a physician’s directive and other estate planning documents. In 2003, the Federal Government passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), which protects […]
DALLAS PROBATE ATTORNEY: WHAT IS A POWER OF ATTORNEY?
A power of attorney is a document that one enters into to grant specific decision making rights to a trusted love one or friend. There are two types of power of attorneys, durable and nondurable. The most widely used is the durable power of attorney, which does not terminate upon the disability or incapacitation of […]
Texas Elder Law: PROTECTING YOUR ELDERLY PARENTS AT HOME
In the 90’s, one of the most recognizable commercial catch phrases, besides “clap on, clap off” was “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” The slogan gained popularity and became widely used in many comedic situations, including a Saturday Night Live skit. Although the overly dramatized commercial is seen as humorous to many, the real […]
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