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Episode Summary:
In this vital episode, Brian Chew shifts the focus from death to incapacity, explaining why every adult over 18 needs planning in place today. The discussion covers legal incapacity triggers, HIPAA barriers, the critical difference between powers of attorney and court-ordered conservatorships, healthcare directives vs. living wills, why DNRs rarely work in emergencies, and how proper documents spare families chaos and heartbreak.

Key Timestamps:
00:01 - Show Introduction
00:50 - What Legal Incapacity Really Means (Even Car Accidents)
02:00 - HIPAA Roadblock: No Documents = No Information
04:00 - Why Spouses & Parents Are NOT Automatically Authorized
05:30 - Power of Attorney vs. Conservatorship (Choice vs. Court)
08:00 - Financial POA vs. Healthcare Directive (Durable Is Essential)
10:00 - Living Will Explained: End-of-Life Wishes Inside the Directive
12:30 - It’s Not a DNR: Why Paramedics Will Always Resuscitate
14:00 - Choosing Your Decision-Maker: The Most Personal Choice
15:30 - When & Why to Update (Relationships Change, Kids Grow Up)
17:00 - Closing Resources

About the Show:
"Estate Planning Beyond the Binder with Brian Chew" goes deeper than documents to protect families, businesses, and legacies. Brian Chew delivers 25+ years of real-world strategies so nothing you’ve built is left to chance.

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