Why Should I Have A Healthcare Proxy?

March 19, 2021 | By Paula Highers, Esq.
Why Should I Have A Healthcare Proxy?

Syracuse Estate Planning Lawyer
Many of us have been personally affected by what is now known as COVID-19 and the challenges it has brought to our lives. If you have had a loved one in the hospital during the past year you probably have felt the frustration of not being able to go into the hospital with them, feeling like you were helpless and unsure of what to do, feeling frustrated because you could not physically be present when loved ones were hearing from doctors as to what the diagnosis was, or being unable to have your questions answered because you did not have the proper authorization.

Many people during the past year have come to the realization that they or a loved one do not have the basic Estate Planning documents in place that could have helped ease some of these stresses. Did you know that having a Healthcare Proxy in place prior to these major unexpected life events can help to ease some of the stresses that you and your family feel?

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Paula Highers, Esq.

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Paula Highers brings her unique skills as a CNA in direct patient care to MCV Law’s Estate Planning and Administration practice. With her experience, Paula brings an outlook and knowledge which is beyond most attorneys’.

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