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Advance Health Care Directive
Estate Planning 101
Estate Planning 101
Estate planning consists of various stages, such as accumulating, managing and the distribution of property upon a person death. Some people prepare a Revocable Living Trust, Advance Health Care Directive and Power of Attorney. The Revocable Living Trust is setup for the distribution of an Estate without going to the Probate Court. The Advance Health Care Directive and Power of Attorney are needed while a person is alive and unable to make sound decisions regarding their health care and the managing of their property.
The laws and requirements are different from state to state, therefore you should consult with a paralegal or attorney who specialize in estate planning before you establish your estate planning documents. The information contained in this article is based on California laws.
An Advance Health Care Directive is a written legal document that a person (principal) appoints another person (their agent) to make medical decisions for the principal when he or she is unable to make a sound decision for them self. The principal should talk to his or her agent to make sure that he or she understands their wishes and is willing to take the responsibility.
Every competent person has the right to determine the type of medical care he or she desire in case he or she become incompetent and unable to make sound medical decisions for themselves. They can appoint someone to make decisions for then.
The Advance Health Care Directive can state the type of medical care a person desires and the type of health care they do not wish to have. Some of the medical decisions consist of stating their desire to be place on life support or not to be placed on life support. The document can state the condition of life support that will be accepted. It can contain the type of medical treatments that are acceptable to the principal.
Other items that can be included in the Advance Health Care Directive are: (1) Consent or refuse consent to any care, treatment, service, or procedure to maintain, diagnose, or otherwise affect a physical or mental condition. (2) Select or discharge health care providers and institutions.
(3) Approve or disapprove diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, and programs of medication.
(4) Direct the provision, withholding, or withdrawal of artificial nutrition and hydration and all other forms of health care, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
It also allows a person to express their wishes regarding donation of organs and the designation of their primary physician. The Advance Health Care Directive state the conditions an autopsy can be performed. The agent can be authorized to make the final disposition of the principals remains.
It is important to appoint an alternate agent in addition to the main agent. In the event the first agent becomes unable to perform their duties, the alternate agent will assume the agent’s duties.
Every person should give a copy of the signed and notarize Advance Health Care Directive to their physician, to any other health care providers they may have, to any health care institution at which they are receiving care, and to all health care agents they have named.
John Milligan, Estate Planner, Business & Tax Consultant, Author/Publisher. He has been in the same business more than 48 years. He has been assisting clients with their business more than 48 years.
He can be contacted at: 424-210-0817 or 323-753-3276
E-mail: alpha82540@yahoo.com
The information in this article is general and not intended to be considered legal advice. You should consult with a paralegal or attorney before taking action.
The laws and requirements are different from state to state, therefore you should consult with a paralegal or attorney who specialize in estate planning before you establish your estate planning documents. The information contained in this article is based on California laws.
An Advance Health Care Directive is a written legal document that a person (principal) appoints another person (their agent) to make medical decisions for the principal when he or she is unable to make a sound decision for them self. The principal should talk to his or her agent to make sure that he or she understands their wishes and is willing to take the responsibility.
Every competent person has the right to determine the type of medical care he or she desire in case he or she become incompetent and unable to make sound medical decisions for themselves. They can appoint someone to make decisions for then.
The Advance Health Care Directive can state the type of medical care a person desires and the type of health care they do not wish to have. Some of the medical decisions consist of stating their desire to be place on life support or not to be placed on life support. The document can state the condition of life support that will be accepted. It can contain the type of medical treatments that are acceptable to the principal.
Other items that can be included in the Advance Health Care Directive are: (1) Consent or refuse consent to any care, treatment, service, or procedure to maintain, diagnose, or otherwise affect a physical or mental condition. (2) Select or discharge health care providers and institutions.
(3) Approve or disapprove diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, and programs of medication.
(4) Direct the provision, withholding, or withdrawal of artificial nutrition and hydration and all other forms of health care, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
It also allows a person to express their wishes regarding donation of organs and the designation of their primary physician. The Advance Health Care Directive state the conditions an autopsy can be performed. The agent can be authorized to make the final disposition of the principals remains.
It is important to appoint an alternate agent in addition to the main agent. In the event the first agent becomes unable to perform their duties, the alternate agent will assume the agent’s duties.
Every person should give a copy of the signed and notarize Advance Health Care Directive to their physician, to any other health care providers they may have, to any health care institution at which they are receiving care, and to all health care agents they have named.
John Milligan, Estate Planner, Business & Tax Consultant, Author/Publisher. He has been in the same business more than 48 years. He has been assisting clients with their business more than 48 years.
He can be contacted at: 424-210-0817 or 323-753-3276
E-mail: alpha82540@yahoo.com
The information in this article is general and not intended to be considered legal advice. You should consult with a paralegal or attorney before taking action.
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The information on the web site is not intended to be considered legal advice.
If you have legal issues, your should contact a legal professional.
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