What you should know about an Advanced Directive for health care
An advanced directive for health care is one of several important estate planning documents. It is a written legal document which allows you to appoint another person, called a “health care representative”, to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. It also allows you to instruct your physician on whether or not you wish to be given life sustaining treatment, such as tube feeding.
Who can make an Advanced Directive?
Any capable person over the age of 18.
When should I get an Advance Directive?
An Advance Directive can be done at any time, but is often part of the estate planning process.