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Glendora Advance Directives Lawyer

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Advance directives are legal documents that are intended to provide instructions for end-of-life care for individuals who may be unable to make their own decisions due to medical conditions or injuries. Advance directives can be used to provide instructions for healthcare treatment, living arrangements, or financial matters.

Advance directives are often used in conjunction with a durable power of attorney for healthcare and financial matters. If an individual does not have a durable power of attorney, the court will appoint a guardian to make decisions for the individual. Advance directives and durable powers of attorney can help individuals maintain their autonomy during the end of life.

The Law Office of Donna Bachoura provides legal guidance and assistance with advance directives. Call our Glendora office at (626) 325-0660 to schedule an appointment with our Glendora advance directives lawyer.

Types of Advance Directives

There are several types of advance directives that can be used to provide instructions for end-of-life care. The type of advance directive that is most appropriate for an individual will depend on their medical situation and personal preferences.

Some of the most common types of advance directives include:

  • Living wills — Living wills provide instructions for end-of-life medical care. Living wills can include instructions for the types of medical treatment that an individual would want to receive or would not want to receive. Living wills can also include instructions for the types of medical treatment that an individual would want for their minor children.
  • Advance health care directives — Advance health care directives are also known as advance directives for health care. Advance health care directives can provide instructions for medical treatment for specific medical conditions. Advance health care directives can also provide instructions for end-of-life care and can include instructions for the types of medical treatment that an individual would want to receive or would not want to receive.
  • Durable power of attorney for healthcare — Durable powers of attorney for healthcare provide instructions for healthcare decisions when an individual is unable to make their own decisions. Durable powers of attorney for healthcare can be used in conjunction with advance directives to provide instructions for medical treatment for specific medical conditions and end-of-life care.
  • Financial advance directives — Financial advance directives are also known as advance directives for financial matters. Financial advance directives can provide instructions for financial decisions when an individual is unable to make their own decisions. Financial advance directives can be used in conjunction with durable powers of attorney for financial matters.

Each type of advance directive may be appropriate for different individuals. An attorney can help individuals determine which type of advance directive is most appropriate for their personal situation.

When to Create Advance Directives

Advance directives should be created before an individual is unable to make their own decisions. Creating advance directives before an individual is unable to make their own decisions allows individuals to provide detailed instructions for end-of-life care.

Advance directives can be created at any age and should be reviewed whenever an individual experiences a significant health change or a life-altering event, such as marriage, divorce, or the birth of a child.

Individuals should create advance directives if they:

  • Are over the age of 18
  • Are of sound mind
  • Are not pregnant
  • Are not in a vegetative state
  • Are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol
  • Have the ability to make their own decisions

When Advance Directives Are Needed

Advance directives are needed when an individual is unable to make their own decisions. An individual may be unable to make their own decisions due to a medical condition or injury.

Advance directives are often needed when an individual is in a vegetative state or has a terminal illness. Advance directives are also needed when an individual is in a coma, has Alzheimer's disease or dementia, is in a nursing home or long-term care facility, or is terminally ill or terminally injured.

Contact Our Glendora Advance Directives Attorneys

Ready to make important healthcare decisions? Our Advance Directives Lawyer in Glendora, Donna Bachoura, is here to guide you through the process. Ensure your healthcare wishes are honored. Protect your future. Contact us today for expert legal assistance and peace of mind.

The Law Office of Donna Bachoura can help you create your advance directives for your loved one. Call our Glendora office at (626) 325-0660 today to get started.

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