Clear directives protect autonomy, prevent unwanted interventions, and ease family tensions when decisions are needed. A well-prepared living will and healthcare proxy provide a trusted framework, ensuring loved ones are supported and clinicians have clear instructions aligned with your goals.
Clarity about who makes decisions and which treatments are acceptable minimizes delays and disagreements during emergencies. A well-structured plan helps clinicians act confidently in line with your wishes and your family’s expectations.
Choosing our team means working with attorneys who listen first, translate preferences into precise documents, and guide you through each step with respect and clarity. We focus on practical planning, compliance with state law, and compassionate communication.
Major life events such as marriage, remarriage, divorce, or relocation may require updates. We guide you through safe, compliant modifications to your documents.
An advance directive is a written document that states your medical treatment preferences for circumstances when you cannot communicate. It often designates a healthcare proxy and outlines goals for life-sustaining measures, pain control, and end-of-life care. This instrument guides care decisions and provides clarity to loved ones and clinicians alike. It may be prepared alongside a living will and durable power of attorney for healthcare.
Choosing a healthcare proxy requires careful thought about who knows you well, communicates effectively with medical teams, and understands your values. Discuss scenarios with potential agents so they are prepared to advocate for your goals. It is also wise to name an alternate proxy in case your first choice is unavailable.
Yes. It is important to review and update directives after major life events, changes in health, or shifts in laws. Regular reviews ensure your documents reflect current wishes, relationships, and medical options. We can assist with timely revisions to keep your plan accurate and enforceable.
Yes, when documents are properly drafted and executed, doctors are generally obligated to follow your directives. Clinicians consult the directives to determine appropriate treatment options. If a situation is unclear, your proxy or a designated healthcare professional can help interpret the intent of your plan.
Fees vary with the complexity of your directives and the number of documents. Our service includes a private consultation, customized drafting, document review, signing and witnessing guidance, and follow-up updates. We provide transparent pricing and options to fit different budgets while delivering clear, compliant directives.
Absolutely. You can revise directives anytime as your health, roles, or preferences change. We support updates, re-signing, and re-distribution of copies to ensure that all parties reflect your current wishes. Ongoing care planning is a dynamic process meant to adapt to life’s changes.
Relocating to another state may require re-drafting to comply with local laws. We help you transition the documents so they remain valid in your new state and coordinate practical steps like transferring proxies and updating medical facility contacts.
Yes. You can appoint multiple agents with a clear hierarchy or specify who should act if the first agent is unavailable. We draft these provisions carefully to prevent ambiguity and ensure that someone you trust can make decisions consistent with your goals.
To execute advanced directives, you typically need valid identification, witnesses or notary as required by state law, and copies for your healthcare providers, proxies, and family. We guide you through the exact forms, signing requirements, and secure storage to ensure accessibility when needed.
The drafting timeline depends on your readiness and the complexity of your directives. After an initial consultation, we usually prepare drafts within a few days, followed by review and final execution. We strive to complete your package promptly while ensuring accuracy.
