Healthcare Proxy

Learn about healthcare proxies and how they protect your medical care preferences when you can't make decisions yourself. Essential estate planning information.

What is a healthcare proxy and how does it work?

A healthcare proxy is a legal document that allows you to designate someone to make medical decisions on your behalf if you become unable to communicate or make those decisions yourself. This person, called your healthcare agent, can work with doctors to make treatment decisions based on your previously expressed wishes and values.