A healthcare power of attorney or healthcare proxy empowers someone to speak with and make decisions about another person’s medical condition, care, and treatment. A healthcare power of attorney ...

A healthcare power of attorney allows someone to make medical decisions for another person. Learn more here.

2. Lack of financial or legal expertise. Managing someone else's financial or health care decisions can be complex. Your child may lack the necessary knowledge to handle these responsibilities ...

A healthcare power of attorney can give the principal and proxy peace of mind. It ensures that doctors carry out a person’s medical and health wishes, even if they cannot communicate them.