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Choose someone you trust. Consider age, health, and location of potential agents. Consider the agent's religion and lifestyle preferences.
When you appoint an agent, that person will have the ability to make various financial and medical decisions on your (the principal's) behalf. Because an agent has so much power, you want to be sure to choose someone you trust with your health and well-being. In addition, choose someone that understands your financial situation, as well as your medical concerns. Remember that whoever you choose to appoint as your agent will be making important decisions, for potentially a long period of time, regarding your life. Consider someone's age, health, and location prior to making a decision. For example, if the agent does not live near you, it may be difficult for that person to have the required relationship with your banks or your doctors. Make sure you choose someone with the same or similar beliefs as you. The goal in choosing an agent is to have that person make decisions for you in the same or similar manner as you would make them for yourself. Therefore, choose an agent who shares your medical and financial beliefs. For example, some people may not believe in keeping an individual on life support for an extended period of time (for religious or personal reasons), while others may believe in doing so. Whatever your beliefs, choose someone that thinks similarly to you.