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When Terri Schiavo<\/a> fell into a coma in 1990, she didn\u2019t have a will or a designated durable power of attorney, this would start an agonizing 15-year-old court process between Terri\u2019s husband and Terri\u2019s family about whether to let her live (on life support) or die peacefully.<\/p>\n

While Terri\u2019s case is extreme, having a power of attorney can communicate your wishes and eliminate confusion later on regarding your health, wellness, and financial matters. It is kind of like insurance as it is better to have it in place beforehand and not ever need it than to be caught off guard.<\/p>\n

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When Terri Schiavo fell into a coma in 1990, she didn\u2019t have a will or a designated durable power of attorney, this would start an agonizing 15-year-old court process between Terri\u2019s husband and Terri\u2019s family about whether to let her live (on life support) or die peacefully. 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