Do I need an advance directive?

Like everyone over the age of eighteen, you need a Healthcare Power of Attorney as an absolute minimum.

Most people and their families haven’t planned sufficiently for serious illness or incapacity. We tend not to talk to our loved ones about it. And most of us don’t have our wishes spelled out in any formal way. This creates avoidable stress and confusion when unexpected illness and incapacity occurs. You can do yourself and your family a big favor by taking some simple steps right now.