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Evaluating Your Estate Plan:Powers of Attorney and OtherForms of Substitute Decision Making

Summary

As we think about lifetime transitions and estate planning, one aspect is to consider the times in life where it may be necessary for someone to step into your shoes and make decisions for you. We never know – at any age – when we may be unable to speak for ourselves. With proper planning, there are a variety of tools that can be used for what is sometimes referred to as Substitute Decision Making.