Advanced Health Care Directives

Advanced Healthcare Directive Attorney in Detroit

Estate planning is not only important for protecting your property and assets after your death. Some estate planning documents can also provide specific directions on how you wish to be cared for should you become unable to communicate your instructions. At The Prince Law Firm, we tailor the estate planning documents we create to suit our clients' individual situations and needs. Contact us today to learn more about creating a comprehensive estate plan.

One estate planning instrument that has become increasingly common is an advanced healthcare directive. This document, similar to a living will, provides directions regarding health care in the event that the individual cannot speak for him or herself. You should know that Michigan law does not expressly provided for the use of advanced health care directives or living wills, only for healthcare powers of attorney; however, there is no express prohibition either, so there is little harm in creating a document that details your desires and expectations.

An advanced healthcare directive can be specific as you require. You also may appoint an individual who can make medical care decisions for you. This is known as creating a health care power of attorney. By giving a trusted loved one this power, you can ensure that not only are the terms of your advanced healthcare directive followed, but that your best interests are looked after in the event that decisions have to be made that are not detailed in the directive.

No one knows what the future holds. Every person over the age of 18 should have an advanced healthcare directive to plan for the future. In the event that you are incapacitated or unable to communicate your wishes, your directive or individual with health care power of attorney can speak for you.

Contact an Advanced Healthcare Directive Lawyer

Don't leave your medical care up to chance. Preserve your voice and wishes in an advanced healthcare directive. Call or e-mail our firm to schedule an appointment with a member of our legal team.

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