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Question:
What if I’ve signed more than one Advance Directive? Which one will be effective?
Answer:
In the event that you signed more than one Advance Directive, none of which have been revoked, the most recently signed Advance Directive will be considered your last wishes and the one given effect.
Question:
Once I have an Advanced Directive in place can I revoke it?
Answer:
You can revoke an Advanced Directive at any time, regardless of your mental or physical condition.
Question:
How long is an Advance Directive valid?
Answer:
Unless you limit your Advance Directive to an certain period, it is effective from the date you sign it until you die, or until you revoke it.
Question:
When should I get an Advance Directive?
Answer:
An Advance Directive can be done at any time, but is often done as part of the estate planning process.
Question:
What is an Advance Directive for Health Care and why should I have one?
Answer:
An Advance 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 physicians on whether or not you wish to be given life sustaining treatment, such as tube feeding.
Any capable person over the age of 18 can make an Advance Directive.