Often referred to as a “living will”, this document allows you to make specific medical treatment decisions in advance. For example, you may decide in advance that if you are seriously ill or injured, you do not want to be resuscitated.

An Advance Health Directive is a powerful document as it binds medical staff, and your guardian or next of kin, to act as you have decided if certain medical events occur. An experienced lawyer can help guide you in deciding whether or not you should have this document.