Power of Attorney

Health Care Power of Attorney

What is a Health Care Power of Attorney?
A Health Care Power of Attorney allows you to appoint an individual as your "Health Care Attorney-in-Fact." If you are ever incapacitated, this person will act as your proxy in health care decisions.

However, your Health Care Attorney-in-Fact must abide by the choices you express in your Advance Health Care Directive.

If a situation is not explicitly addressed in your Advance Health Care Directive, your Health Care Attorney-in-Fact will step in. Accordingly, a Health Care Power of Attorney is a companion document to your Advance Health Care Directive.

Practically speaking, it is wise to discuss your preferences with your Attorney-in-fact. Particularly those scenarios involving end-of-life decisions. Such as the decision to remain on or cease life support.