As many of our readers know, advance health care directives are legal documents meant to ensure that a person's wishes are fulfilled even when they are unable to make an independent decision due to advanced age or poor health. Three types of advance heath care...
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How to choose your health care agent
It can be hard to know who to trust in this life. When it comes to your health and healthcare, figuring out who to trust can become even more difficult. This means choosing a health care agent may be one of the most challenging decisions of your life. Your health care...
Estate planning documents relating to health care often vital
Medical attention is often necessary in various situations when a person's health is in question. As individuals age, they may become more aware of the fact that they could one day need extended care due to incapacitation or in the event of a possibly terminal...
Living wills can allow New York residents to express wishes
Many people will need some type of medical care near the end of their lives. In these cases, family members may feel at a loss as to what types of treatment should be tried or other actions taken in the event that a loved one cannot communicate his or her wishes in a...
Creating a living will can benefit anyone, including a Kardashian
Deciding how to be cared for in the event of incapacitation can be difficult for any New York resident. There may be many facets to consider, such as priorities in one's life and how certain decisions may affect family. However, a living will can contain any...
Knowledgeable guidance for advance health care directive planning
For aging residents of New York, preparing for the future doesn't always just mean planning for future generations. Beyond wills, trusts and beneficiaries, one oft-overlooked aspect of elder care planning is that of an advance health care directive. What, exactly, is...
Few have advance health care directives, despite known importance
From Medicaid to living wills, one would be hard-pressed to find anyone who claimed planning for end-of-life care in New York isn't important. However, admitting an issue is imperative and actually taking steps to address it are two separate things. Despite the fact...
Executing powers of attorney for later means peace of mind now
No caring New York family wants to entertain the thought of a time when their elderly loved ones may become unable to make communicate their wishes for the health care they wish to receive or, in some cases, forego. Additionally, few individuals wish to consider...
How many copies of your health care proxy do you need?
Your health can have a considerable impact on various other aspects of your life. Therefore, you likely want to take the necessary steps to ensure that you take care of your health as best as possible. Of course, in the event of serious illness or injury, you may not...
An advance healthcare directive can offer peace of mind
When an elderly parent or loved one is in need of hospitalization, it can be stressful for everyone involved. Seniors may be faced with difficult medical decisions they are no longer capable of making for themselves. Planning in advance for such an eventuality can...