Having advance directives reduces ambiguity, speeds medical decisions, and honors personal values during crises. Living wills guide treatment preferences; power of attorney grants trusted agents authority for care and finances. Together, these tools preserve dignity, prevent family disputes, and help medical teams administer care that aligns with your established wishes.
A unified set of directives helps physicians, hospitals, and clinicians interpret your wishes consistently, reducing contradictory requests and delays in care.
Our firm emphasizes clear communication, thorough document preparation, and coordinated planning with medical providers. We take time to understand your goals and translate them into durable directives that reflect your wishes.
We offer ongoing support to address changes in health, guardianship needs, or updates to your directives, maintaining alignment with your goals.
Typically you will need personal identification, your chosen agents’ contact information, a description of your medical preferences, and a clear statement of who will make decisions if you cannot. We help you assemble these details into a clean, legally compliant package. Our team also reviews any existing documents to determine what should be updated or replaced.
Review recommendations vary, but many experts suggest revisiting directives every two to three years or after major health changes. Keeping copies in accessible locations and informing your designated agents ensures your wishes are understood and carried out when needed.
Yes. You can appoint a primary agent and alternate agents to ensure decisions are made even if your first choice is unavailable. We clearly define authority limits and the scope of decisions to avoid confusion during emergencies.
If a directive appears inconsistent with medical advice, clinicians should follow your stated preferences. If possible, discuss conflicts with your agent and medical team to resolve misunderstandings. Our drafting aims to minimize conflicts by precise language and clear definitions.
While you can find templates, working with a qualified attorney helps ensure documents meet state requirements, reflect personal goals, and withstand legal scrutiny. A professional review reduces errors and provides practical guidance for ongoing care planning.
Yes. When properly executed, advance directives are designed to be recognized by hospitals, physicians, and care teams across jurisdictions. We provide copies and guidance to ensure your directives are readily accessible to medical professionals when care is provided.
Fees vary by complexity and the number of documents drafted. We offer transparent pricing and provide a clear scope of services up front. Many clients find the long-term value of a well-prepared plan far outweighs the initial cost.
If incapacity occurs before documents are ready, contact your primary clinician and the agent you have chosen. We can assist with interim arrangements and work to finalize directives promptly so your preferences are documented and enforceable.
Share copies with your doctor, hospital, and designated agents. Use a central, accessible repository and keep information up to date. We provide guidance on distributing copies and ensuring colleagues understand your care preferences.
Directives can be updated as health status, values, or family dynamics change. We can amend or replace documents, reappoint agents, and re-sign with witnesses or notarization as required to maintain a current plan.
