even when you cannot speak
by removing uncertainty about your wishes
with clear, legally binding instructions
by ensuring care aligns with your values
a healthcare Power of Attorney to provide complete protection
Outlines your preferences for life-sustaining treatment, artificial nutrition, hydration, pain relief, and other interventions if you are terminally ill or permanently unconscious.
Specifies preferences about resuscitation (DNR orders), ventilators, dialysis, organ donation, and other procedures.
Often paired with a Power of Attorney for Health Care, naming someone you trust to carry out your wishes and make decisions not specifically covered.
Discuss your values, beliefs, and specific medical preferences.
Prepare a comprehensive Advance Directive and Living Will that complies with state law.
Walk you through each section so you are comfortable with the language and impact.
Ensure proper witnessing and notarization so the document is valid and enforceable.
Coordinate your Advance Directive with your overall estate plan, including Powers of Attorney and Trusts.
If the directive is clear and valid, medical providers are bound to follow it. A healthcare agent helps ensure compliance.
