A. You will need to contact an attorney for the proper documents to be drafted. Please refer to the list of Estate Planning Attorneys.

If your child is referred to court, a court appointed attorney will automatically be assigned. You will receive notice in the mail stating who has been appointed to your child's case. See similar questions...

A power of attorney is a document authorizing another person, either a lawyer or non-lawyer, to act as your agent or "attorney" in fact. This differs from hiring an attorney as in that instance, you are asking that person to advise and represent you in legal matters. When you sign a power of attorney, you are permitting that person to act on your behalf in various situations, such as signing papers for you or taking care of your affairs. See similar questions...

the parent of a child involved in a delinquent act, you are not eligible for a court appointed attorney. You may, however, obtain an attorney to represent your interests if you think it is necessary. top See similar questions...

You must demonstrate to the court that you cannot afford to hire a lawyer. If you are on bond, the Judge will likely assume you are financially capable of hiring an attorney. If you are voluntarily unemployed the Judge will likely not be sympathetic to your situation. Be prepared to bring documented proof that although you are working full time you are not able to meet expenses. Those who are in custody (not on bond) are the most likely to receive a court appointed attorney. See similar questions...

Most often, disagreements can be resolved successfully simply by speaking with the appointed attorney. However, if communicating directly with the attorney is not successful, the client may speak to the supervisor of the State Public Defender office that appointed the attorney. Often, the supervisor can resolve the issue ina satisfactory manner by speaking to the appointed attorney. See similar questions...

Under some circumstances, yes. The client should make a written request to the State Public Defender local office that appointed the attorney. The State Public Defender will appoint a second attorney after the court has given permission to the first attorney to withdraw from providing representation in the case. Additional attorneys are appointed only if the court finds that there is a good reason to allow the second attorney to withdraw. See similar questions...

Advance Directives are a legal document that describes the kinds of procedures you would want (or don't want) in the event that you are unable to communicate or make decisions for yourself. We recommend you appoint someone to speak on your behalf should you be unable to. This person is called a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. Please ask your social worker for these forms to complete. See similar questions...

Yes. You can have a living will and a durable power of attorney for health care at the same time. Generally you can provide additional instructions in your advance health care directive for situations to which the living will does not apply. It is important to ensure that these documents are consistent so that there will be no confusion concerning your wishes when you are unable to make them known yourself. Some states also permit you to have a single, combined advance directive document. See similar questions...