Medical Power of Attorney

In the event of a serious medical condition or injury, you may be unable to make important healthcare decisions. In this case, decisions will be left to your loved ones, who may not know your wishes when it comes to preferred medical treatments.

Estate planning safeguards your assets, but it can also protect you while you’re still alive. Along with the many other practice areas we cover, our team at Walk-In Wills also helps clients in Chandler, AZ establish medical powers of attorney.

What Is a Medical Power of Attorney?

A medical power of attorney allows you to name a representative to act on your behalf when it comes to healthcare decisions. This person will serve as your proxy, which means they can decide whether you receive certain treatments. Your representative will make decisions based on your own preferences when it comes to medical care to ensure your wishes are honored by healthcare staff.

What Kind of Decisions Can They Make?

Personal representatives are integral in many healthcare decisions, such as:

Whether you wish to be placed on a mechanical ventilator to assist with breathing
Whether you accept cardiopulmonary resuscitation to restart heart function
Whether you allow tube feeding in case you cannot feed yourself
What types of medications can be administered (and which cannot)
Whether medical staff can provide dialysis to assist with kidney function

Along with these decisions, a healthcare representative can also inform doctors on how long these treatments should proceed. They can also offer directives on palliative care, which is aimed at increasing comfort but not preserving life.

Who Should You Choose to Be Your Representative?

Serving as a person’s medical representative is a major responsibility. Accordingly, the person you choose must exhibit certain characteristics. They should be assertive, as there’s a chance that medical staff or family members may question their decisions. They should also be willing to ask questions about treatments to ensure they adhere to your wishes.

Once you make a decision, be sure to discuss it at length with the person you choose. Some people may not be able to perform their duty because of personal or religious beliefs. Others may be unwilling to make tough decisions due to your personal relationship with them. These factors must be worked out prior to creating the medical power of attorney document.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a medical power of attorney and how does Walk‑In Wills help with it?

A medical power of attorney is a legal document that lets you pick someone you trust to make healthcare decisions for you if you can’t speak for yourself. At Walk‑In Wills, our attorneys help you understand what this document does and guide you through naming the right person and preparing it correctly.

2. What kinds of medical choices can my appointed representative make?

Your chosen agent can make important decisions about treatments — such as whether to use life support like ventilators or tube feeding — and can communicate with doctors according to your wishes. Walk‑In Wills will explain these options in detail so you and your agent both feel confident.

3. Who should I choose as my medical agent, and why does it matter?

The person you name should be someone calm, confident, and willing to advocate for your healthcare choices. Because medical situations can be stressful, Walk‑In Wills encourages you to pick someone who understands your values and can follow your directions when making decisions.

4. Why is having a medical power of attorney important even if I’m healthy now?

Even healthy individuals can face unexpected illness or injury, and without a medical power of attorney, doctors and family members may be left uncertain about your preferences. Having this document in place — with help from Walk‑In Wills — gives you peace of mind and clarity for your family.

5. How can I get a medical power of attorney scheduled for Chandler this week?

Book online or call for Chandler slots this week—many open daily for quick setup.

6. What’s the price for preparing and executing a medical POA in one Chandler session?

Flat fee of $149 includes full preparation, your review, and execution in one session.

7. Do you offer payment plans for medical POA documents at Walk-In Wills?

Yes, flexible payment plans are available, including pay-later options after signing at our Chandler office.

Walk-In Wills Is Here to Lend a Hand

Our attorneys understand that lots of estate planning decisions are challenging, especially when they involve things like end-of-life care. That’s why we extend compassion as well as legal knowledge to every client we help.