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52. How about durable power of attorney for health care?

Fri May 11, 2012, 10:12 PM

May 2012

One shouldn't have to jump through the hoops, not to mention the possible expense, of obtaining this, but wouldn't it be effective in any state regardless of whether they recognize your marriage? I'm pretty sure it can include things like visitation as well as actual decision-making. DPOAHC needn't be a blood relative. Maybe someone with legal knowledge can advise.

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