Advance Directive

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Definition of 'Advance Directive'

A document expressing a person's wishes about critical care when he or she is unable to decide for him or herself. However, it does not authorize anyone to act on a person's behalf or make decisions the way a power of attorney would.
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Investopedia explains 'Advance Directive'

With an advance directive, individuals have the power to make future decisions about their own critical care without outside influence. A person who wishes or does not wish to be placed upon life support can create an advance directive that will be followed by hospital staff should the person become incapacitated.
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  • Three Documents You Shouldn't Do Without

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    ... universal forms spanning all states. And the law on honoring an advance
    directive between states is unclear. Some states will respect ...

  • Estate Planning: Health Problems, Money Matters And Death ...

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    ... Advance Medical Directives An advance medical directive, which is sometimes called
    a healthcare directive, is a document that names a proxy and provides ...

  • Estate Planning: Conclusion | Investopedia

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    ... Other important end-of-life documents are an advance medical directive, healthcare
    and financial powers of attorney, a living will and a letter of instruction. ...

  • Estate Planning For Canadians

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    ... Living will (also called an advance healthcare directive). LetÂ’s take a
    closer look at each one. Last Will The purpose of a last ...

  • Advanced Estate Planning: Durable Power Of Attorney For Finances ...

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    ... matters. Be very clear in your document concerning payment (if any), and
    discuss this with your attorney-in-fact in advance. Examples ...

  • Estate Planning Must-Haves For Unmarried Couples

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    ... Living Will Along with a healthcare directive, you should also have a living will ...
    You should discuss this sensitive issue with your partner in advance and have ...

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