Who is your healthcare agent? Do you know? Does your hospital or doctor know? Your advanced healthcare directive states who has the power to make healthcare decisions for you if you're not able to do so. Be sure your doctor has it!

Healthcare Powers of Attorney, also called Advanced Healthcare Directives can be incredibly confusing. This guide will help explain the purpose and details.

Terminology used in estate planning can be confusing. Here’s a summary of important terms to know.

The advance healthcare directive has two parts: the healthcare power of attorney and the instructions for wishes regarding treatment and care.