Advance Health Care Directives

When drafting your advance directives, you may look over pre-made documents that most people use. You may also receive a lot of advice from religious leaders or your doctor on what you can include. However, you have no obligation to tackle every medical issue that may...

Responsible aging New York residents may believe they have completed their estate planning when they have drawn up a will and designated how their assets will be distributed. In truth, however, this is only part of planning for the future. It is wise to prepare for a...

A living will is another name for an advance health care directive. It allows you to give instructions about the care and treatment you want to receive in the event of an injury or illness that leaves you incapacitated. It may be unpleasant to think about the prospect...

A Do Not Resuscitate order may seem like a grim subject, but for many it can be a great tool of control in later years. Should the worst happen, medical professionals will avoid saving your life at every cost, respect your wishes, and allow nature to take its course....

Advance care planning is a topic that should concern everyone, but it is especially important for elderly people. In the event you suffer from an injury or illness that leaves you incapable of making health care decisions on your own, an advance health care directive...

Many people assume that estate planning is only for after your death, but that is not the case. A good estate plan will also account for what would happen if you were to suffer an illness or injury that made it impossible for you to communicate your wishes. Having a...

An advance healthcare directive is an important part of an overall estate plan. It serves an important purpose estate planners should be aware of and they should also ensure all of their questions about an advance healthcare directive, and including one in their...

Planning for end-of-life is important to consider and can provide valuable peace of mind for the estate planner and their loved ones and family. Drafting an advance health care directive that reflects the wishes of the estate planner is useful, and understanding what...

Regardless of your age or health status, it can be smart to use a health care proxy to appoint an alternate decision-maker. The purpose of naming an alternate decision-maker, called a health care agent, is to control who makes medical decisions on your behalf when you...