Health Care Directive
A health care directive is a legal document that allows a person to articulate his/her wishes regarding healthcare. In Arizona, two common health care directives are living wills and health care powers of attorney. Health care directives like living wills and health care powers of attorney are often not mutually exclusive and accomplish different objectives.
This brief overview of some important considerations associated with healthcare directives is by no means comprehensive. Always seek the advice of a competent professional when making important financial and legal decisions.