Legal document granting authority to another to handle specific aspects, such as financial or health decisions.
A durable power of attorney remains effective if a person becomes incapacitated.
healthcare surrogate
Legal document granting authority to another to receive health related information and make health care decisions in the event a person becomes incapacitated.
last will & testament
Legal document detailing distribution of one's assets and belongings in the event they pass away.
living will
Legal document specifying medical actions that should be taken in the event a person becomes incapacitated.