We will assist you with advanced health care directives for your needs and peace of mind.
You should be able to make your own decisions regarding your health and health care, but you can’t guarantee that you will always have that ability. If you become incapacitated or can’t make decisions for yourself for other reasons, advance health care directives can ensure healthcare professionals and caregivers follow your wishes.
Advance health care directives are legal documents that go into effect if you are unable to communicate your desires regarding your health care. There are several types of advanced health care directives, but the most common are living wills and durable powers of attorney.
- Living Will – A living will instructs health care professionals as to how you want to be treated. You can declare which treatments you would want, which you do not, and the conditions under which they apply.
- Durable Power of Attorney – A durable power of attorney allows you to appoint a trusted person to make health care decisions on your behalf if you can’t communicate your desires yourself because of incapacitation.
Advance health care directives can offer you peace of mind knowing that your wishes will be respected even if you cannot communicate them in the moment. If you are interested in preparing for emergencies with advance health care directives, trust our team at Gort Law P.A. to assist you. We are experienced in estate planning and can create the necessary documents for your health care.
We serve Jupiter, Florida and surrounding areas, and we offer free consultations. Contact us today.