Who’s Got the Power?
Posted on | July 23, 2007 |
President Bush had a colonoscopy on Saturday in order to evaluate five polyps found in his colon. Before undergoing the procedure, Bush temporarily transferred the powers of the presidency to Vice President Dick Cheney, invoking the rarely invoked 25th Amendment, according to USA Today.
Imagine if you had to undergo surgery or if you were incapacitated. Who would you like to make personal, business and medical decisions for you if you are unable to make them for yourself?
If you so choose, you can name that individual in your will or in a health care directive - this is usually referred to as the “power of attorney.” If you choose not to name an individual, there may be legal battles between family members and possibly the state over certain medical or financial decisions (think of the Terri Schiavo case).
Give this matter some thought and consider talking with loved ones and perhaps your lawyer about the steps to naming a power of attorney.
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