What Is a Healthcare Proxy? A Key Tool in Elder Law Planning
A healthcare proxy is a foreign concept to many until they face a circumstance in which such a proxy is necessary. Most people don’t think about who would speak for them if they were too sick or injured to make medical choices. In those situations, doctors often turn to family members. This can lead to confusion or disagreements about what should happen next, especially if the incapacitated person has not made their wishes clear prior to becoming unable to speak for themselves.
Families often ask, “What is a healthcare proxy?” because it is central to both medical planning and estate management. At Miller & Miller Law Group, we work with clients to create this document as part of a comprehensive trust and estate plan that secures personal choices and future goals.
