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Health Care Surrogacy
Probate ♦ Guardianship ♦ Estate Planning ♦ Wills ♦ Trusts ♦ Durable Power of Attorney ♦ Health Care Surrogacy ♦ Living Wills
Planning for the unexpected is an unfortunate reality that many people must fa
ce. An aspect of estate planning known as health care surrogacy ensures that a specific person makes medical decisions according to a person's preferences. If you become injured and have a health care surrogate, they will act on your behalf with regards to health care. This is a considerable responsibility. The estate planning attorney team at the Coye Law Firm are experienced in estate planning and can advise you of your options in choosing a health care surrogate.
ce. An aspect of estate planning known as health care surrogacy ensures that a specific person makes medical decisions according to a person's preferences. If you become injured and have a health care surrogate, they will act on your behalf with regards to health care. This is a considerable responsibility. The estate planning attorney team at the Coye Law Firm are experienced in estate planning and can advise you of your options in choosing a health care surrogate.What are the health care surrogate's duties?
A health care surrogate is responsible for certain things outlined in the designation document. They can do the following things on behalf of the patient if entitled to:
- make medical decisions
- provide informed consent
- have access to medical records
- apply for benefits
- authorize admission or transfer to medical facilities
- communicate with insurance companies
A health care surrogate also carries out the living will of an individual. The person granted durable power of attorney can also be granted health care surrogacy, but it is not necessary. There may be one person in your life that is better at making legal decisions and another that is better at making medical decisions. You can have separate people assume these responsibilities if you choose to grant them.
Appointing a Health Care Surrogate
The document that grants health care surrogacy can be separate or integrated into durable power of attorney if there is one person being chosen for both roles. An experienced probate attorney can help tailor your documents to your wishes and ensure they are appropriately signed and filed.
Medical decisions can be personal and crucial. Guaranteeing a loved one or friend to make these choices for you can make these situations less upsetting or complicated. The Coye Law Firm can help you in your decisions and plans for the unexpected. Contact our offices today.
