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It may seem like there's plenty of time to get things done -- time to write a will, pay off debts, consider retirement, create end-of-life plans, select a health care proxy, and so on. In reality, waiting until later may create major problems.

Documents to have in one place in case of medical emergency

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In the event of a trip to the emergency room alone, it can be helpful--even life-saving--to have a single sheet summary with your primary health conditions, meds, allergies and phone number of a family member or friend.

Emergency One-page Summary

Example Emergency Sheet

WRAL's Monica Laliberte and 5 On Your Side examined the importance of having the right documents heading into this process.

documents such as A Will and Powers of Attorney to protect you and your family. Whether a car crashed. Unexpected health issues, including Corona virus. Life can change in an instant. We need to prepare. We're certainly getting a lot of questions about Kobe. 19. Attorney Becca Russian specializes in estate planning. She says he should have three documents. Ah, will General power of attorney and a health care power of attorney is the our attorney. Documents can actually be more important than the will itself. It gives someone you trust the ability to make medical or financial decisions for you. If you're incapacitated, make sure it's someone you trust to carry out your wishes. They're going to be financially responsible if they're in charge of finances, or they're going to be able to make tough medical decisions if they are your healthcare power of attorney. If you don't have the documents, someone will have to go to court on your behalf to get permission. Do handle it all that cost time and money and know your estate refers to everything you own. You may not want a house you may rent, um, but you do own items inside of your house furniture a car, but you also have things like bank accounts and credit cards. And keep in mind legal documents you find online often still require a notary. And witnesses. I think the current Kobe 19 situation the highlights, the need were those documents and a reminder. Tomorrow you can speak with an attorney for free. We've again partnered with the North Carolina Bar Foundation, this time for a cove in 19 related phone banks. So if you have a question about your estate or a covert related employment or family issue on attorney will answer your call. That's from nine in the morning till one in the afternoon. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You see the number there on your screen and you know, to make the most of your effort really have your question concise and then have a pad and pen ready so that you can take down their recommendations. Monica Liberty, WRL News five On your side

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This is what can happen if mom or dad does not have a Durable Power of Attorney, Power of Attorney for healthcare or will in the event of a medical emergency or death.

Documents for an emergency Coverage

Documents to have in one place in case of medical emergency

Emergency One-page Summary

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