Do you want to make advance arrangements for what will happen if you are ever unable to represent yourself? Then you should also draw up a power of attorney for healthcare decisions along with your advance healthcare directive. Our legal experts will assist you with this.
Anyone can suddenly find themselves in a situation where they are no longer able to express their wishes or make decisions independently. Would you like to proactively specify what should happen if you are ever unable to represent yourself? Then you should also draw up a power of attorney for healthcare decisions in addition to your advance healthcare directive. Our lawyers will assist you with this.
Our lawyers will advise you on all important advance care planning arrangements – including living wills and powers of attorney – and discuss the relevant components with you.
If you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself, someone else must make decisions and act on your behalf. Neither your spouse nor your children can do this automatically. They must be authorized to do so. You can grant someone a power of attorney. This person is then authorized to make important decisions for you.
With an advance healthcare directive, you can specify exactly which medical and nursing measures you want or refuse – thus preserving your autonomy if you are no longer able to communicate due to an accident or illness.
Personal legal advice
During a personal consultation, you will receive comprehensive support in creating a power of attorney or advance healthcare directive, as well as a folder for "advance care documents" in which you can store all important documents. The consultation will cover topics such as:
- The differences between an advance healthcare directive and a power of attorney
- Whether notarization is required
- Who is a suitable representative for you?
- How to prevent abuse
This way you can ensure that you will receive good care in an emergency.
Please bring the following to your consultation: (if applicable) old wills/powers of attorney or drafts
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