How can I ensure my wishes are carried out after I am no longer able?

Ensuring that wishes are carried out after you are no longer able is an important part of Elder Law in Florida. A Power of Attorney document is essential in order to provide legal authority to another person to act on your behalf and make decisions when you are no longer able to. This document allows you to appoint someone that you trust to act as your “attorney-in-fact” and is legally recognized in Florida. A Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare is a document that specifically gives another person the authority to make healthcare decisions on your behalf. The document will state which decisions are allowed, and you can specify which decisions you want this person to have authority over. It is also important to have an Advanced Directive, which is a document that provides instructions for end-of-life decisions, such as a living will, health care proxy, and other instructions regarding organ donations. In this document, you can set out your wishes regarding the medical care you want or don’t want to receive at the end of life. It is highly recommended that an attorney is consulted when setting up these documents. Your attorney will be able to help you decide which documents are best for your situation and provide the necessary legal advice. Additionally, in Florida, certain documents must be witnessed or notarized in order to be valid. An experienced Elder Law attorney will be able to ensure that all documents are properly filed and secure.

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