Advance Directives, Guardianships, Powers of Attorney and Living Wills
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Power of Attorney
Information from Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. about what a power of attorney is and when you should use one. (August 2008)
Power of Attorney in Pennsylvania
Information from Northwestern Legal Services on what is a Power of Attorney (POA), guidelines when selecting an agent, what happens if I become mentally unable to make my own decisions, when does it go into effect, when does it end, and the process involved in setting up a POA.
Protections through Power of Attorney & Living Will (Video)
This is a videotaped Older & Wiser presentation by Attorney Joseph Olimpi of Neighborhood Legal Services Association, with sponsorship from State Representative Matt Smith. The presentation covers Protections through Power of Attorney & Living Will and was videotaped by Bethel Park Public Access Television.