Estate planning often gets postponed, but accidents and illnesses can happen without warning. One of the most important steps you can take to prepare is creating Advance Health Care Directives. These legal documents ensure your medical wishes are honored if you become unable to communicate them yourself.

In Florida, advance directives allow you to state your end-of-life medical preferences through a Living Will, designate a trusted person to make health care decisions on your behalf with a Designation of Health Care Surrogate, and grant broader authority for financial and legal matters through a Durable Power of Attorney. Florida law recognizes your right to make these decisions in advance.  Advance directives are important because they eliminate uncertainty, prevent unnecessary suffering, and ease the burden on loved ones who might otherwise face difficult decisions without guidance. They also ensure timely decisions can be made in emergencies by someone you trust.

Our elder law attorneys at Gibbons | Neuman help clients create comprehensive plans that protect their health care wishes and financial security. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.