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How to talk to your parents about end-of-life care
As you watch your parents age, you might find yourself thinking more often about their future care and well-being. This is when planning for end-of-life care becomes a critical part of their estate plan. Advance health care directives are essential documents that...
Guide your end-of-life care with advance directives
Imagine yourself in a hospital bed, unable to speak or move. Your doctors and family members debate your medical treatment, unsure of your wishes. Unfortunately, this scenario is not rare, especially in end-of-life situations. But you can avoid this uncertainty and...
What happens if you do not have an advance directive?
In life, you can prepare for unavoidable situations like death. But life is also full of unexpected events, such as accidents, sudden disabilities and illnesses. Unlike what some may think, it is also possible for you to prepare for the unexpected. With advance...
Which of New York’s advance directives suits you?
Nothing quite like planning your medical wishes in the event of incapacitation or death to make the room uncomfortable. But as challenging as it is to discuss your health care decisions with your loved ones, it is vital to prepare ahead to save them from difficult and...
Why a medical power of attorney is superior to advance directives
You can use an advance directive to make your medical decisions in a few different ways. The first one is simply to make your end-of-life treatment choices in advance, write down a list of instructions, and keep it on file so that the medical team can refer to it. For...
Qualities you need to find in a healthcare proxy
You have the option to designate an agent with a healthcare proxy in New York. This person steps in when you can't make your own medical decisions. They can make them on your behalf, and they legally have this ability so that they can work with your medical team. ...
The importance of an advance directive
When doing your estate planning, it’s crucial to consider the use of an advance directive. This is a medical document that helps to ensure you get the care that you want later in life. Remember: Estate planning is not just about assets and financial decisions. You...
Gov. Cuomo signs bill to simplify power of attorney forms
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill that will simplify New York's power of attorney forms. The law, which will take effect in June 2021, makes power of attorney forms easier to fill out. In fact, New York residents can fill out the new power of attorney documents...
Why advance directives are more important than ever
In March, April and May, when New York was the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, many residents started thinking about how well they had planned for a healthcare emergency. One reason many considered creating an advanced healthcare directive...