Health Care Proxy
Discover how health care proxy documents work in estate planning to designate someone for medical decisions when you can't communicate your wishes yourself.
Who can I choose as my health care proxy agent?
You can choose any trusted adult as your health care proxy agent, such as a spouse, adult child, sibling, or close friend. The person should know your values and be comfortable making difficult medical decisions under pressure. Avoid choosing someone who lives far away or has health issues that might prevent them from being available when needed. Most people also name a backup agent in case their first choice is unavailable.
