The best way to designate an agent for you to make healthcare decisions if you are unable to do so due to physical or mental infirmities is to appoint an agent pursuant to a durable power of attorney for healthcare. It is recommended to appoint at least two to three agents in an order of preference in your durable power of attorney for healthcare.
You can also nominate in your durable power of attorney for healthcare person(s) who you wish to be guardian for your person and/or estate if it becomes necessary to have a guardian appointed for you due to conflicts among family members. The hope is that with the durable power of attorney for healthcare, a guardianship will not be necessary, but you can make those nominations just in case.
The attorneys at Bailey & Gunderson Co., L.P.A., with offices in Norwood and Western Hills at 513-631-0022, can answer your questions about durable powers of attorney for healthcare, and any other planning documents that you have interests in obtaining.
