How do I make my end-of-life care wishes legally binding?
In California, you can document your end-of-life care wishes through an Advance Health Care Directive, which combines a durable power of attorney for health care and a living will into a single legally enforceable document. This directive allows a trusted person to make medical decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so yourself.
To ensure your directive is valid and will be honored by hospital administrators, our estate planning attorneys prepare updated versions of this document that meet California's current legal requirements, including the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act.
