Healthcare Power of Attorney
A healthcare power of attorney allows you to choose someone, called a Patient Advocate, to make medical decisions for you if you are too sick or mentally unable to make decisions for yourself. This can include decisions about treatments, surgeries, and other health care needs.
● A Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare allows you to appoint a person or people to make medical decisions for you in the event you are unable to make those decisions for yourself.
● A Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare gives you the legal ability to make end-of-life decisions that may otherwise be restricted under Michigan law.
● A Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare allows you to appoint a person or people to make mental health treatment decisions for you in the event you require treatment.
● A Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare can avoid issues involving the privacy law called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
Peace of Mind
Knowing that someone you trust will handle your healthcare decisions can give you peace of mind. This means you don’t have to worry about who will take care of things if something happens to you.
Avoiding Legal Complications
Without a power of attorney, your family could have to go to court to get the right to make decisions for you. They may also be restricted in making end-of-life decisions that you would have wanted. This can be expensive and time-consuming. Often times a power of attorney can prevent this.
For a free initial consultation about your Power of Attorney needs, call (586) 803-8430 or use our contact form to arrange a meeting.