In this article, you will discover:
- The purpose and importance of a healthcare directive in Mississippi estate planning.
- Who you should choose to make medical decisions on your behalf when you’re unable.
- Why a healthcare directive is an integral part of a comprehensive estate plan in Mississippi.
What Is A Healthcare Directive Under Mississippi Estate Planning Law?
A health care directive is a legal document outlining your instructions for how you want to be medically treated if you are in an incapacitated, unrecoverable, or uncommunicative state. It includes such decisions as:
- Whether you want to be maintained on life support
- When and under what circumstances you want life support discontinued
- Whether you want hydration, medication or nutrition provided, if life support is discontinued
- Whether you want to donate organs
Why Is A Healthcare Directive An Important Part Of A Complete Mississippi Estate Plan?
In the unfortunate event that you are unable to make life-and-death decisions, you have peace of mind knowing that someone you trust is designated to make those crucial decisions on your behalf, based on the preferences outlined in your healthcare directive.
Who Should I Choose To Make Healthcare Decisions If I Cannot Speak For Myself?
Choose the same type of person you would choose to administer your estate: a trusted loved one who you are confident can handle the responsibility.
How Does A Mississippi Healthcare Directive Work Alongside A Will, Trust, And Durable Power Of Attorney?
A health care directive works hand in hand with a complete estate plan because it addresses situations that none of the other estate planning documents do, such as what should be done in a medical emergency, your wishes for end-of-life care, and which types of life-extending measures (if any) should be taken.
Still Have Questions? Ready To Get Started?
For more information on Mississippi healthcare directives, an initial consultation is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you are seeking by calling (228) 467-3400 today.
Attorney Joseph Kelly is a seasoned lawyer based in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, who has helped countless clients like you navigate the intricacies of estate planning law. With decades of experience, he is prepared to assist you in creating a comprehensive estate plan, including a healthcare directive that ensures your medical treatment decisions when you are incapacitated are honored and carried out as you directed.
Still have questions? Ready to get started? Contact Joseph Kelly Attorney at Law, PLLC, today to schedule an initial consultation.
