How to Choose the Right Person to Uphold Your Healthcare Wishes
Did You Know? Did you know that it’s traditional to wear a rose on Father’s Day to honor your dad? It’s true! Check out more interesting facts surrounding Father’s Day below! THE FIRST FATHER’S DAY Father’s Day was first celebrated on June 19, 1910, in Spokane, Washington. It was initiated by Sonora Smart Dodd, who wanted to honor her father, a Civil War veteran and a single parent who raised six children. WORLDWIDE DIFFERENCES Different countries celebrate Father’s Day on different dates. For example, Australia and New Zealand celebrate it on the first Sunday of September.
Life moves quickly, and it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day without thinking about the future — that’s why having a plan
is important. Estate planning is about ensuring you are covered for tomorrow’s unknown so you can have peace of mind today. Estate planning primarily governs the distribution of your assets after your death. However, it also includes vital components like Advance Health Care Directives that dictate decisions about your care while you are still alive. WHAT IS AN ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE? These directives establish a healthcare proxy who will make medical decisions on your behalf when you are otherwise unable to do so yourself. If you become incapacitated or unable to make healthcare decisions, this individual would have the power to sign medical forms and decide on the care you will (or won’t) receive. This power includes having the ability to “pull the plug” if you are being kept alive by medical machinery. CHOOSING THE RIGHT PERSON A lot of attention is paid to Advance Health Care Directives, emphasizing their establishment, but our team stresses the importance of selecting the right person for the role. A directive alone is ineffective if the designated individual isn’t capable of making appropriate decisions for you and your family. Someone who is overly emotional and will struggle with a decision like “pulling the plug” may not be the most qualified choice. These choices are challenging, but it’s crucial to acknowledge this reality. You need someone who will be a persistent and dedicated advocate for you within the healthcare system. OUR TEAM CAN HELP YOU CHOOSE At The Law Offices of Tyler Q. Dahl, we don’t just want to focus on the “what” of your estate planning documents but also the “who.” We want to get to know you and your family. This allows us to use our knowledge and experience in these fields to advise you on the right decisions. Contact our office for careful and compassionate legal guidance if you have questions about establishing your healthcare proxy or Advance Health Care Directive.
ECONOMIC IMPACT Father’s Day is a significant event for businesses,
especially in the retail and consumer electronics sectors. It’s estimated that Americans spend more than $1 billion every year on Father’s Day gifts.
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