There are many good reasons to consider getting a Power of Attorney and Medical Directive for your adult “child”. A prominent Monmouth County Law office wrote while you made certain decision for your child before he or she turned 18, you have no authority to take action now. In the event your child becomes ill or has a serious accident while they are away, you do not have legal right to withhold Power of Attorney, it is important to have a plan in place to deal with their health, financial, educational and legal needs.
Durable Power of Attorney to handle finances will enable you to take care of tasks for your child. This includes: registering their car; communicating with their college about issues which fall under HIPAA, like grades and disciplinary actions; completing financial transactions at their bank, their college, etc. If your child runs in to an issue with their passport while they are overseas, you can be assured that you have the authority to help.
Living Will or Health Care Directive is important in the event of an accident or illness. You will be able to talk to medical staff and make decisions on your child’s behalf, if necessary.
While you may never need to use these documents, it is better to be safe than sorry!
KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC ATTORNEY AT LAW 2053 Woodbridge Ave Edison, NJ 08817 (Phone) 732-572-0500 (Fax) 732-572-0030 " POWER OF ATTORNEY POA QUESTIONNAIRE" This is for a Power of Attorney only and not a new Will. We also use this Interview form if you want a Living Will. Please fill out completely and fax or mail back. This form is extremely important. Your accuracy and completeness in responding will help me best represent you. All sections and information must be filled out prior to sitting down with the attorney. Please be sure to check all appropriate boxes. If "NONE", please state "NONE". If "NOT APPLICABLE", please state "N/A". PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY 1. Your Full Name [person who is signing the Power of Attorney]
First Last __________________________
2. IF MARRIED OR SEPARATED, complete (a) and (b) below: (a) Spouse's Full Name: [none, write none]
First Last __________________________
3. Address: ___________________________ Street Address: City State Zip Code 4. Telephone Numbers: Cell: _______________________________ Other phone ________________________
5. E-mail address: _____________________________
6. Referred By: ______________________ If referred by a person, is this a client or attorney? If you heard about the law office on the Internet, which search engine? What search terms did you use?
7. Today's Date ____________________
How can we help you? What are your questions/other important information?
_____________________________________________
_____________________
[It is required that you speak directly with the attorney to avoid conflicts of interest]
Your Marital Status: [ ] Single [ ] Married [ ] Separated [ ] Divorced [ ] Widowed
Personal representative for Power of Attorney The person charged with administering bills, paying taxes and/or other debts, preserving, managing, and distributing assets and property is called the Personal Representative. This person should be one in whom you have trust and confidence. Your SPOUSE is usually named as primary Personal Representative, followed by the child who lives closest to your home. Please provide the following information about the person you wish to name to serve in this capacity. 1. PRIMARY Choice of Personal Representative for Power of Attorney:
Name: First Last _________________________
Relationship: _______________ Address: ______________
2. SECOND Choice of Personal Representative: This individual will serve in the event that the primary executor/personal representative is not alive at the time of your death, or is unable to serve.
Name: First Last _________________________
Relationship: _______________ Address: __________________
The two proposed of Personal Representatives must be typed prior to speaking with the attorney. We do not ever recommend Joint Personal Representatives, which often cause conflicts and additional work. It is best to select one primary person, then a secondary person. To comply with NJ Ethics opinions, We must speak with the person prior to preparing the documents. If you request the attorney to travel outside the office, the attorney charges an additional $600 out of office travel fee. The Law Office building has four steps in the front so please advise us if you need accommodation ahead of time.
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