While estate planning often focuses on the distribution of assets, it’s equally important to address healthcare decisions and end-of-life preferences. Advance directives empower you to express your wishes regarding medical treatment and ensure your healthcare decisions are honored, even if you’re unable to communicate them yourself. Let’s explore the importance of advance directives and how our expertise can help you create a comprehensive plan for your future care.

1. Clarifying Your Healthcare Preferences: Advance directives encompass documents such as living wills and healthcare proxies, allowing you to outline your preferences for medical treatment and appoint a trusted individual to make healthcare decisions on your behalf if you’re incapacitated. By clearly documenting your wishes, you can ensure your healthcare preferences are respected, reducing the burden on your loved ones during difficult times.

2. Avoiding Family Disputes: Without clear guidance from advance directives, family members may disagree about the appropriate course of medical treatment, leading to conflict and stress during already challenging circumstances. By proactively creating advance directives, you can minimize the potential for disputes and provide your loved ones with clarity and peace of mind.

3. Empowering Your Healthcare Proxy: Designating a healthcare proxy allows you to appoint someone you trust to make medical decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to do so. It’s essential to choose someone who understands your values and wishes regarding healthcare, ensuring they can advocate for you effectively in medical situations.

4. Reviewing and Updating Your Directives: Life circumstances and healthcare preferences may change over time, making it crucial to review and update your advance directives regularly. Our team can help you navigate these changes and ensure your directives accurately reflect your current wishes and preferences.

We include advanced health care directives in every estate plan we prepare. Start by booking a Legacy Planning Consultation. During this one-hour working session, we’ll review your questionnaire, answer your questions, and present our flat fee packages.  Then, if we decide we are a good fit to work together, we’ll discuss next steps. Book your sessionhere. Mention this blog and we’ll waive the $350 session fee!