12Law Arrow 12Law Arrow  Easy Questions  
12Law Arrow 12Law Arrow Instant Legal Documents
 
Edit & Print a Free Living Will for Zip Code 58203
  • Written by expert Attorneys
  • Guaranteed for your State
  • Personalized for your situation
  • Finish and print in minutes!

How to Choose a Healthcare Agent in Zip Code 58203

How to Choose a Healthcare Agent in Zip Code 58203


Thinking and talking about death need not be morbid; they may be quite the opposite. Ignorance and fear of death overshadow life, while knowing and accepting death erases this shadow.
 
- Lily Pincus


The most important decision you make when making a durable Power of Attorney for health care is naming your health care agent. This person is sometimes known as a surrogate, health care proxy, or attorney-in-fact depending on the state you are residing.

When making a durable Power of Attorney for health care, common choices for health care agent are the spouse, relative or close friend. Trust should be absolute when making this choice. This person will be directing your medical care if you are unable to make decisions yourself. You should be confident enough to discuss your choices and wishes for medical care. Even though he or she might not agree with all your decisions, they should respect them and ensure that you will get exactly the treatment you want and none of the treatment that you do not want.

Power of Attorney, What Does it Do?

A durable power of attorney for health care can authorize another person to make medical decisions for you from the moment you cannot make medical decisions for yourself. The durable power of attorney for health care document is also known in some states as Appointment of Health Care Proxy, Designation of Health Care Surrogate. Though known by different names, all of them work exactly the same as a durable power of attorney.

Key Factors to Consider when Choosing a Health Agent

Select a health care agent (and a backup) who knows you well, is calm in a crisis, understands how you would make decision if you were able, is not afraid to ask questions and will advocate to doctors and can reassure and communicate with your family. Factors to consider include:

• Assertiveness. Is the person you choose to act as a health agent assertive enough to fight for your wishes in the face of a stubborn medical establishment? Is he or she willing to go against your family's intervention with your treatment and assert what was instructed in your wishes? If you foresaw a conflict or other disagreement in enforcing your wishes, get an agent you trust enough to be assertive and strong-willed to follow his obligations as a health agent


• Close Proximity. Although it is not required that the person you name as a health agent be necessarily living within your state, living closer together can be very helpful. If you happen to be critically ill for a long time, he or she will be required to spend time with you during the duration of your illness so they can supervise and make sure all is being followed as per your wishes

• Financial Agent. Creating a durable Power of Attorney for finances, in case you are incapacitated, would also be a wise decision. It would be wise to make your health agent your financial agent as well in order to avoid conflict between two different agents trying to manage your affairs

 
Download & Print a Free ND Living Will Personalize This Document
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
  Answer Easy
Questions
answer simple questions online step by step
Easy Questions, Instant Documents
  • Finish in Minutes
  • Download Immediately
  • Written by Attorneys
  • 100% Guaranteed
  Get Instant Legal
    Documents

Print, save or email your finished legal document immediately!
Last Will & Testament
Related Legal Services near Zip Code 58203
Pringle & Herigstad
202 N 3rd St Ste 200
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 775-9000
Attorneys
Dahl Jim
202 N 3rd St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 775-9000
Attorneys
Johnson III Ward K
215 N 3rd St # 208
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 775-7837
Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys
Kuenzel Byron
2017 10th Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-7369
Attorneys
Pearson Christensen & Clapp PLLP
24 N 4th St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 203-5433
Probate Law Attorneys,  Attorneys,  Family Law Attorneys,  Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney
Richards Larry J
711 N Washington St # 202
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 795-5100
Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Fisher Olson & Juntunen Ltd
315 1st Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 775-4688
Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Olson Richard W
315 1st Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 775-4688
Attorneys
Sandberg Ted
315 1st Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 775-4688
Attorneys
Sorbo Andrew
315 1st Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 775-4688
Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Gaustad Daniel L
24 N 4th St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 352-3262
Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Samuelson Ashley M
200 1st Ave N # 30
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 775-3117
Attorneys
Boucher Alvin O
200 1st Ave N # 30
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 775-3117
Personal Injury Law Attorneys, Insurance Attorneys, Attorneys
Baucher A
200 1st Ave N # 30
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 775-3117
Attorneys
Senechal Alice R
200 1st Ave N # 30
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 775-3117
Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Autrey Law Firm
110 N 3rd St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(877) 466-3036
Attorneys,  Criminal Law Attorneys,  Family Law Attorneys,  Divorce Attorneys,  Juvenile Law Attorne
Olson, Juntunen & Sandberg LTD.
315 1st Ave N
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(877) 926-3023
Attorneys, Criminal Law Attorneys, Family Law Attorneys, Elder Law Attorneys, Accident & Property Da
Farroh Richard
711 N Washington St # 207
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 795-1883
Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Wilson Law Firm
711 N Washington St
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 402-1511
Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys
Morrow Tyler J
301 N 3rd St # 300
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 775-0654
Attorneys
Rosenquiest Patrick S
301 N 3rd St # 300
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 775-0654
Attorneys
Arnason Joel F
301 N 3rd St # 300
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 775-0654
Attorneys
Hankey Blake D
301 N 3rd St # 300
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 775-0654
Attorneys
Gregory Janet M
711 N Washington St # 205
Grand Forks, ND 58203
(701) 746-0558
Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
12Law.com   |  NASHVILLE, TN USA   |  CONTACT US