Discover the importance of advance directives in estate planning for incapacity.
Explore the significance of advance directives in ensuring your wishes are honored during periods of incapacity.
Understanding Advance Directives
Learn about advance directives, including living wills and healthcare powers of attorney, and how they empower you to make decisions about your medical care in advance.
Designating Healthcare Agents
Appoint trusted individuals as your healthcare agents to make medical decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated.
Outlining End-of-Life Preferences
Clearly outline your preferences for end-of-life care, including decisions about life-sustaining treatments and organ donation, in your advance directives.
Ensuring Your Wishes Are Honored
Ensure that your wishes are honored and avoid potential conflicts among family members by creating legally binding advance directives.
Consulting with Legal and Medical Professionals
Seek guidance from legal and medical professionals to create advance directives that align with your values and preferences for medical care.