Healthcare Power of Attorney vs. Living Will

Nobody wants to make those difficult, end of life decisions for our loved ones. These are very personal decisions for everyone involved. Without the proper preparation and guidance, your loved ones could be faced with making invasive and uncomfortable decisions about your healthcare or end of life care.

Make it easier on your loved ones and assign a Healthcare Power of Attorney or create a Living Will.

Which is best for you?

• A Living Will is a document that specifies your wishes about healthcare if you are unable to articulate them on your own. Your doctor can be a wealth of information when it comes to creating a living will, and making decisions on what it will cover. This is when you decide what care you will or will not accept.

• With a Healthcare Power of Attorney, you give the healthcare decision-making to someone you trust. It’s usually a spouse, child or other close loved one. It’s crucial that you have very frank and open discussions with whom you appoint as your Healthcare Power of Attorney, no matter how well you know the person.

Make sure to do what’s best for you and your family, and don’t go about estate planning alone. Talk to the experts, weigh your options and gain peace of mind that you’ve made the right decisions.