Do I Need a Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, and Living Will?
If you’re an adult living in Brooklyn, Bensonhurst, Gravesend, or anywhere in New York, you may have wondered:
✔ Do I really need a Power of Attorney?
✔ Is a Health Care Proxy necessary if I’m healthy?
✔ What’s the point of a Living Will?
The truth is, these three documents—Power of Attorney (POA), Health Care Proxy (HCP), and Living Will—work together to protect you and your loved ones.
At our firm, we call them a "suite" of essential legal documents, because they are almost always created together—in one sitting, for one flat fee.
📌 Fact: If you wait until an emergency happens, it’s often too late to sign these documents, leaving your family scrambling through costly court proceedings.
What Are These Documents & Why Do You Need Them?
Each document in this essential estate planning suite serves a unique purpose:
1️⃣ Power of Attorney (POA) – Who Will Handle Your Finances If You Can’t?
✔ What It Does: Gives someone you trust the legal authority to handle your financial and legal affairs if you become incapacitated.
✔ Why You Need It: If you’re ever unable to manage bills, bank accounts, or property, a POA ensures your affairs don’t fall apart.
✔ What Happens If You Don’t Have One?
If you become incapacitated, your family may need to petition for guardianship, which is costly, time-consuming, and stressful.
2️⃣ Health Care Proxy (HCP) – Who Will Make Medical Decisions for You?
✔ What It Does: Appoints someone to make medical decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to do so.
✔ Why You Need It: If you’re unconscious, critically ill, or mentally incapacitated, your health care proxy speaks for you.
✔ What Happens If You Don’t Have One?
Doctors may not know your wishes and could perform treatments you don’t want.
Family members may fight over your care, leading to legal disputes.
📌 Example: Without an HCP, hospitals may not even let your family make medical decisions for you, requiring a court order instead.
3️⃣ Living Will – Your Voice in Critical Health Situations
✔ What It Does: A Living Will outlines your wishes regarding end-of-life medical care, like:
Life support
Feeding tubes
Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders
✔ Why You Need It: Prevents your family from guessing what you would want in an emergency.
✔ What Happens If You Don’t Have One?Doctors and hospitals may prolong life with machines even if you wouldn’t want it.
Family members may be forced to make heartbreaking decisions without guidance.
📌 Example: If you’re in a coma with no chance of recovery, do you want heroic medical interventions, or would you prefer to pass naturally? A Living Will puts your decision in writing.
Why This Suite of Documents Should Be Done Together
These three documents are often drafted at the same time because they work together to protect every aspect of your well-being:
✔ POA protects your finances
✔ HCP protects your medical choices
✔ Living Will protects your end-of-life care decisions
🚀 At our firm, we prepare all three in one sitting—for one flat fee—so you can check it off your list and move forward with peace of mind.
Common "What If" Questions Answered
❓ What If I’m Young & Healthy? Do I Still Need These Documents?
✔ Yes! Accidents and illnesses can happen at any age. Without these documents, even temporary incapacity can cause major legal and financial issues.
❓ What If I’m Married? Doesn’t My Spouse Automatically Get These Powers?
✔ No. In New York, there are situations where even your spouse cannot make financial or medical decisions without legal authority.
❓ What If I Already Have a Will?
✔ A Will only takes effect after death—it does not help if you become incapacitated.
❓ What If I Don’t Have Kids or Family? Who Can I Appoint?
✔ You can choose a trusted friend, a professional fiduciary, or even a lawyer as your POA or HCP.
📌 Fact: These documents may expire if not updated, so reviewing them every few years is smart.
Why Choose Our Firm for Your Estate Planning Suite?
✔ Flat-Fee Pricing – No Surprises
✔ Completed in One Sitting – Fast & Hassle-Free
✔ Experienced in New York Estate Planning & Medicaid Rules
✔ Seamless Italian-to-English Translation Services (for clients needing assistance with Italian-language documents)
✔ Local Expertise in Bensonhurst, Gravesend, and Brooklyn
🚀 One meeting, one flat fee, total peace of mind.
Ready to Protect Your Future? Contact Us Today!
📞 Call or email us today to schedule your estate planning session and get your Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy, and Living Will done—all at once, for one flat fee.
✔ Protect your finances.
✔ Ensure medical decisions align with your wishes.
✔ Prevent legal disputes for your family.
🚀 It’s the easiest, fastest, and most affordable way to secure your future!
call: 347-692-0222 email: 7622LAW@gmail.com