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Call us today:803.385.2114Similar to a durable power of attorney, a health care power of attorney is a document that authorizes another person to take action for you if you become unable to do so yourself. However, as the name suggests, it refers specifically to medical situations. If you are injured or ill and become mentally incapacitated, a health care power of attorney gives your designated agent the ability to communicate with your doctors and make decisions about your treatment and care.
When putting a health care power of attorney in place at Gaston, Marion & Stubbs, we’ll first help you decide who to name as your healthcare proxy. This person will hold great responsibility so you will want to choose someone you trust. Then, we will create the document and have it notarized. It will go into effect immediately after being signed, so from that time forward, your healthcare proxy will have the power to make health decisions on your behalf if that becomes necessary.
A health care power of attorney deals with matters of life or death, and at Gaston, Marion, Stubbs, Hunter & Swancy P.A. we’re aware that creating this document can be a daunting task. We will walk alongside you as you choose your healthcare proxy and outline your medical treatment goals. Our team has decades of experience, so we are prepared to give you the advice and support you need.
If you are unable to make your own medical decisions, you’ll want your Health Care Agent to be able to authorize treatment on your behalf. However, if that person is not properly authorized, they will be unable to do so. Working with a lawyer to draft a Healthcare Power of Attorney will ensure the document meets all of South Carolina’s legal requirements.
If you’re looking for a team of professionals with the patience and dedication needed to provide quality legal services, Gaston, Marion, Stubbs, Hunter & Swancy P.A. can help. Our wide range of litigation services and local presence will leave no room for inconvenience, and with over 50 years of legal involvement, you don’t have to worry about inexperienced attorneys. Contact us to find out more about our legal team and begin receiving the help you deserve.
