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A power of attorney gives someone you know and trust the legal authority to represent you and act on your behalf. A properly written power of attorney will assure that financial, health care or child care decisions for you or your family are handled responsibly when you cannot be there personally. Florida Power of Attorney Handbook is a complete, easy-to-use guide to preparing your own legal power of attorney documents so that you and your family are taken care of in times of need. Complete with step-by-step instructions and the forms you need, this book makes writing your own power of attorney inexpensive and hassle-free. This book explains in simple language: Complete details of power of attorney rights and duties Why you need a power of attorney General financial powers of attorney Powers of attorney for real estate Durable powers of attorney Child care powers of attorney Powers of attorney for health care How to write your own power of attorney Plus, up-to-date information for the state of Florida, including: A complete explanation of Florida's power of attorney laws Ready-to-use, official forms for Florida Using Self-Help Law Books Introduction Chapter 1: What Is a Power of Attorney and Who Needs One? In General Financial Power of Attorney Durable Power of Attorney Health Care Power of Attorney Living Wills Power of Attorney for Child Care Chapter 2: Lawyers Do You Need a Lawyer? Selecting a Lawyer Working With a Lawyer Chapter 3: The Law Concerning Powers of Attorney In General In Florida Legal Research Chapter 4: Financial Powers of Attorney In General General Power of Attorney Real Estate Affidavit of Attorney in Fact Chapter 5: Health Care Powers of Attorney Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Living Wills Chapter 6: Child Care Power of Attorney Chapter 7: Revoking a Power of Attorney Appendix A: Florida Statutes Safe Deposit Boxes Real Estate Husbands and Wives Powers of Attorney in General Medical Treatment for Child Health Care Advance Directives Appendix B: Sample Completed forms Appendix C: Forms Index
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