Denise and her spouse are planning their estate. They must determine who will carry out their wishes for medical care in the event that they are unable to do so.Which role are they identifying?

A power of attorney can authorize someone to make or carry out medical decisions if a person becomes unable to do so. An executor handles the estate after death, while a beneficiary designation names who receives particular assets. Therefore, the correct choice is “A power of attorney.”

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