Financial and Health Care Power of Attorney

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1. Power of Attorney (Financial) MSU Extension MontGuide(MT199001HR) (2018)
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   Explains how to give another person authority to make financial decisions for you through a legal document known as a power of attorney. Information about the Montana Uniform Power of Attorney Act passed by the Montana Legislature is provided. Features of the new Statutory Power of Attorney form are also explained.
   
   
   • Financial Power of Attorney Statutory Form and Agent Statutory Form (PDF)
     
     
2. Health Care Power of Attorney and Related Documents for Montanans MSU Extension Bulletin(EB0231) (2020)
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   This 24-page document explains a Health Care Power of Attorney for Montanans, and includes a worksheet and forms to appoint a health care agent(s) and assist others in understanding your health care preferences.
   
   
3. Health Care Power of Attorney Worksheet and Forms (PDF) (2020)
   
   
4. “My Life, My Values” A Worksheet for Those Facing Memory Loss:  The purpose of this worksheet is to provide you with the opportunity to record your thoughts about the activities you enjoy and hope to continue enjoying as long as is feasible. Hopefully, sharing the completed questionnaire with family members, friends and long-term care staff will open communication channels that will ensure maintaining the best possible quality of life. (PDF) (2021)
   
   
5. Starting Conversations about Alzheimer’s Road Map for Indian Country  (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
   
   
6. Your Conversation Starter Guide:  For caregiver of people with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia(Institute for Health Care Improvement)
   
   
7. A Guide for Representative Payees (Social Security Administration)