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Powers of Attorney

Estate Planning and Guardianship Lawyer

Assistance Creating a Power of Attorney in New York

You have a right to consent to or refuse medical treatment at any given time. However, if you are physically or mentally unable to make that decision when the time comes due to illness or incapacity, who will make the decision for you? The attorney at the Law Offices of Frederick J. Martorell, Esq., P.C. has over 10 years of experience assisting individuals and families and works diligently to obtain an estate plan that suits the client's individualized needs. Contact Lakewood estate planning attorney Frederick J. Martorell for a free initial consultation for assistance in Brooklyn and Jersey City.

Power of Attorney

A power of attorney can be created to appoint decision-making powers to a loved one. It can be granted for a specific period or for the rise of a particular event such as your incapacity. A power of attorney is common for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or other serious illness. A power of attorney delegates powers to handle the personal and financial affairs of an individual to a loved one. The power of attorney can manage the day-to-day transactions of the individual as well as decisions involving medical care. The following are common healthcare decisions a power of attorney typically oversees:

• Decisions involving artificial feeding
• Acceptance or refusal of a respirator
• Decisions involving nursing homes
• Decisions involving surgeries or other care

As an experienced Brooklyn estate planning lawyer, Frederick J. Martorell is able to guide clients through the process of creating a power of attorney. His ultimate goal is to create a tailored estate plan in advance that will meet the client's needs. For an intelligent power of attorney and estate-planning lawyer, contact Frederick J. Martorell to discuss your needs.

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Obtaining justice for the injured and the elderly

The Law Offices of Frederick J. Martorell can serve your family with law issues involving living wills and healthcare proxies in New York and New Jersey, including New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, Jersey City, Lakewood, Westfield, Hoboken, Red Bank, Freehold, Edison, New Brunswick, and Elizabeth.

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