While a “living will” expresses your choices about the use of life-sustaining treatment in the event of a terminal condition, you also need a medical power of attorney to designate an individual you trust to make decisions regarding treatment in the event that illness or injury prevents you from making these decisions for yourself. The seasoned Houston health care directive attorneys here at the Gonzalez Law Group have extensive experience helping clients draft these documents, and we stand ready to put that experience to work for you, too. Contact us today so we can get started working on your case.
An advance directive is a document that specifies the type of medical and personal care you would want should you lose the ability to make and communicate your own decisions. Anyone over the age of 18 may execute an advance directive, and this document is legally binding in Texas. Your advance directive can specify who will make and communicate decisions for you, and it can set out the circumstances under which you would not like your life to be prolonged if, for example, you were in a coma with no reasonable chance of recovery.
A document that goes hand-in-hand with your advance directive is an authorization to your medical providers to allow specified individuals to access your medical information. Without this authorization, your doctor may refuse to communicate with your hand-picked decision-maker.
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Ensuring that your health care wishes are honored requires careful planning and legally sound documentation. A well-crafted advance directive, including a living will and a medical power of attorney, provides clarity and peace of mind for both you and your loved ones. At The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC, our skilled attorneys understand the importance of these critical documents and are committed to guiding you through every step of the process. We take the time to understand your unique circumstances, answer your questions, and ensure that your preferences are clearly outlined in legally enforceable terms.
Don’t leave these vital decisions to chance—secure your future health care choices today. Contact The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC, at (832) 530-4070 to schedule a consultation. Our bilingual team is ready to assist you in English or Spanish. Se habla español.
