The Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy are written documents that allow you to choose a person to stand in your shoes and make legal, financial and health care decisions for you if you are unable to do so. Everyone over the age of 18 should have a Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy.
Without these documents, the court may need to intervene in a Guardianship proceeding and it will decide who should make decisions on your behalf. Guardianship proceedings are costly, time consuming and could result in the appointment of a Guardian that you would not want to make these important decisions on your behalf. Make sure that you choose who you want to make decisions for you, not the court.
The Living Will is a written legal document that allows you to express the medical treatment you wish to receive at the very end of your life if you want to make decisions for yourself.
By planning ahead, you can get the care you want and relieve caregivers of decision-making burdens during a time of crisis.
The goal of disability planning is to make decisions for your medical and financial future with a clear mind. So, you should start planning for your legal, financial and medical future when you are healthy and able. Avoid unnecessary stress, give yourself and your family peace of mind and plan early.
As a legal team with years of experience guiding our clients through the planning process, we understand all of the concerns, complications and emotional challenges that can make disability planning so difficult.
You already have a lot on your plate. Let the experienced attorneys at Fratello Law help take the stress out of disability planning and ensure your health and wealth are cared for by the right person with the right instructions.
One of Long Island’s Most Trusted
When it comes to planning, our experienced attorneys understand exactly what you are going through and we have the legal expertise to ensure that you have the right Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxy and Living will to honor your wishes. This is part of what makes us one of the most trusted estate planning law firms in the Long Island area.
What makes Fratello Law Different
What makes Fratello Law different is that we are one of the few firms on Long Island with attorneys on staff who focus on disability planning. But more importantly, we treat our clients like people. We are respectful and take the time to understand your unique needs and concerns. We work efficiently and diligently to make sure you have a plan that works for you and your loved ones. This means less stress during your time of need. Ultimately, our goal is to build a lasting relationship with every person we work with.