Clients sometimes use the terms Living Will, DNR, and POLST interchangeably, but each document serves a different purpose. This white paper explains those differences and why our office typically prepares a Living Will as part of an estate plan, while DNR and POLST decisions should be made in consultation with the client’s treating medical provider. 1. [...]
An advance healthcare directive in Arizona is a legal document that allows you to state your medical treatment preferences should you become unable to communicate them directly. It usually includes decisions regarding life support, pain assistance, and who may decide health options for you. In Arizona, the directive must satisfy state requirements, such as [...]
Healthcare and end-of-life directives that should be in every Arizona estate plan include a healthcare power of attorney, a living will, and a mental health care power of attorney. All of these documents assist in ensuring that an individual’s wishes are understood and honored if they are unable to speak for themselves. In Arizona, [...]