Health Care Power of Attorney
Have peace of mind knowing that your wishes are fulfilled even when your health keeps you from deciding on critical matters. Let Loberg Law Office, LLP draft your health care power of attorney. This legal document declares your personal representative if you can no longer make or communicate health care-related decisions.
Your agent has the legal responsibility to look after your best interests and prevent unwanted treatments. They can be a partner, a relative, or any other individual you trust who can make sensible decisions on your behalf in case of a debilitating illness. Work closely with our lawyers to determine your best health care proxy.
Choose a Trusted Person to Make Medical Decisions
The health care power of attorney is unlike standard advance directive forms. The former doesn’t offer up specific instructions about medical treatments. Instead, the legal document gives your agent a broad authority to decide on your health care, from consenting to medical procedures to choosing end-of-life treatment. Such tough decisions require someone who not only has your best interest at heart, but also knows your values and honors your wishes.
It also helps to be as detailed as possible with your health care power of attorney. Clear, precise wording in the legal document may prevent conflicts about the course of treatment you want and prevent delays in your care.
The power is activated when your doctor determines that you’re no longer able to make medical decisions. You can choose anyone you want as your agent. You are also free to reverse your decision, as long as your doctor has not deemed you incapable of deciding on your care.
Whether you want to set up a health care power of attorney or wish to designate a new one, our experienced lawyers can help.
Consider the following factors when choosing an agent:
Assertiveness and Sensibility
Assign an agent who will be assertive with your medical decisions. Make sure they are levelheaded and capable of enforcing your decisions even if your family and doctor disagree with it.
Proximity and Longevity
Your agent must live nearby. Otherwise, they should be flexible enough to spend weeks or months at your location to make medical decisions on your behalf. It makes sense to choose your healthy spouse or even older children as your agent.
Family Dynamics
Medical decisions are often a source of dispute even within the most harmonious families. Choose someone who shares your outlook about quality of life and end of life. Make other family members understand why you are choosing someone over them.
Secure Your Health Care Decisions Today
Loberg Law Office, LLP has drafted hundreds of health care powers of attorney for Wisconsin and Minnesota clients. Every situation is unique, so we draft this power of attorney based on your preferences. We also give legal advice about protecting your interests and assets when necessary.
Contact us today for more information about setting up powers of attorney.