Category Archives: Healthcare Surrogate
What Is A Health Care Surrogate And Why Do I Need One?
Unexpected health issues can arise at any age. Whether it involves an accident, sudden and severe illness, or the dramatic worsening of an ongoing medical condition, you could be left incapacitated and unable to communicate with others. To protect yourself in this situation and to ensure you receive the type of medical care you… Read More »
The Importance of an Advanced Directive and Healthcare Surrogate
Why should you consider an advanced directive or nominating a healthcare surrogate, in addition to drafting your will and determining allocation of assets? While it is difficult to think of our own passing, it is much more difficult for family members when you pass, or while one is critically ill, if a healthcare surrogate… Read More »
I’ve Been Asked To Be A Healthcare Surrogate. What Does This Mean For Me?
Estate planning has a lot of components. This process can involve difficult conversations and decisions for an individual planning his or her estate, but difficult conversation and choices now can make the individual’s life, and the lives of his or her loved ones, easier later. Designating a healthcare surrogate can be part of the… Read More »