Can Someone Challenge My AHCD?

There are some situations in which a directive can be challenged. Working with an experienced advance directive attorney ensures your AHCD is properly executed and is not in conflict with other important elements of your estate plan to limit the chances of a successful challenge.

Who Is Responsible for Enforcing My AHCD?

In your AHCD, you designate an agent to follow the wishes you’ve outlined. This person should be someone who knows you well, understands your values, and can be trusted to act in your best interests, even when under pressure. It’s important to discuss your expectations and ensure your agent is comfortable managing your requests. An experienced advance directives lawyer may also recommend you designate a backup agent in case the primary agent is unable to fulfill his or her duties.

If I Already Have a Power of Attorney, Do I Need an AHCD?

If you already have a Power of Attorney (POA) that names your health care agent, an AHCD may provide a more comprehensive means of expressing your treatment wishes. Talk to an OakTree health care directives lawyer to review your existing medical care documents and determine if drafting an AHCD is appropriate.

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Do You Need an Advanced Health Care Directive?

An Advanced Health Care Directive (AHCD) safeguards your peace of mind, ensuring your health care decisions are respected even when you can’t voice them yourself. An AHCD protects your wishes and reduces your family’s burden in a difficult time.

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Incapacity

If you are unconscious or impaired, your AHCD allows your designated agent to make decisions on your behalf.

Life-Sustainment

Health care directives outline which medical interventions you do or do not want, such as ventilation, feeding tubes, or CPR.

Comfort Care

With your AHCD, you indicate whether you want aggressive pain relief, along with your preferences for curative vs. palliative care.

End-of-Life

Work with a skilled health care directives lawyer to be sure your wishes regarding treatment withdrawal and resuscitation are clearly defined.

Donations

Organ and tissue donation for transplantation or research can be addressed in your AHCD.

Final Arrangements

If not included in your will, your final arrangements, including autopsy and burial or cremation preferences, should be noted in your health care directive.

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