What These Documents Do
Indiana recognizes two health care instruments that work together. A Health Care Representative designation names the person you trust to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to make them yourself. A Living Will records your wishes about life-prolonging treatment, so the people who love you - and your doctors - know what you would want.
Why Everyone 18 and Older Needs Them
If you cannot speak for yourself and have not named a representative, medical decisions fall to default decision-makers - and family members can disagree. Naming your representative removes the guesswork and the conflict. It also means your wishes about treatment are written down, not remembered imperfectly in a stressful moment.
What Else to Include
A HIPAA authorization is often included with these instruments so your representative can actually access your medical records - without it, privacy law can tie the hands of the very person you chose to help. The instruments are prepared together so nothing is missing.
How It Works With Rosswurm Legal
Tracey comes to your home, explains each instrument in plain language, and prepares the ones that fit your family. You leave knowing that if the unthinkable happens, your voice is heard. Flat fee, no hourly billing.
