Articles for category Health Care Law

May 02 2012

Durable Power of Attorney, immediate effect or upon disability, which one is better? Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

A durable power of attorney is a legal document that you sign giving another person the right to act on your behalf to make financial, medical, or other decisions.  A DPA, as they are commonly called, can be very limited or very broad on the powers you bestow on someone.  You obviously want to think [Read More...]



Tags: durable power of attorney immediate durable power of attorney incompetent
Categories: Elder Law Estate Planning Health Care Law Miscellaneous

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Oct 06 2011

Michigan is the poster child for tort reform in the US Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Does anyone in Michigan know that Michigan is the poster child for tort reform in the United States. There hasn't been a product liability claim brought in Michigan in over five years. Michigan is the only state in the country that grants drug companies, medical device manufacturers and any other [Read More...]



Tags: immunity from lawsuits product liability tort reform
Categories: Health Care Law Miscellaneous Personal Injury

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Aug 27 2011

When do I need a Power of Attorney Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

If you have a child who is moving away to college or planning on studying abroad, you need to have a Power of Attorney drafted by an attorney to allow you to conduct financial transactions for him while she is away.  In addition, you should also have a Patient Advocate Designation legal document [Read More...]



Tags: durable power of attorney Patient Advocate Designation Power of Attorney
Categories: Estate Planning Family Law Health Care Law

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Aug 11 2011

How do I make financial or medical decisions for a child or parent who can’t do so on their own? Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Every parent sending a child away to college or to study abroad should have a Durable Power of Attorney and a Designation of Patient Advocate. If your 18 year old child is injured, you do not automatically have the right to make medical decisions for him. If your child is in another state or [Read More...]



Tags: designation of patient advocate durable power of attorney durable power of attorney for health care living will
Categories: Elder Law Estate Planning Family Law Health Care Law

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