Lesson 4.4: Substitute Decision-Makers

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Substitute decision-makers stand in your shoes, giving effect to your wishes, speaking for you as if they were you. This means they have legal authority to make decisions on your behalf. In a Will, trustees are appointed to distribute your estate according to your wishes after your death. Similarly, when you have no decision-making capacity, your substitute decision-maker … Continued

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