Healthcare Proxies

Choose who can make medical decisions when you cannot speak for yourself.

A healthcare proxy gives hospitals and providers clear legal direction and helps your family avoid uncertainty during medical emergencies.

Serving Western New York — including Grand Island, Buffalo, Amherst, Tonawanda, Niagara Falls, and surrounding areas.
Healthcare proxies service

What This Service Is

A healthcare proxy appoints an agent to make healthcare decisions if you lose capacity. It ensures your chosen person, not chance, guides medical decision-making.

This is a core planning document for adults of all ages, not only retirees.

When People Typically Need This

  • You want to name a trusted person for emergency medical decisions.
  • You are planning ahead before surgery or ongoing treatment.
  • You want to avoid family disagreement about who has decision authority.
  • You are building or updating a full estate plan.

What's Included

  • Consultation on agent selection and backup agent planning.
  • Preparation of a New York healthcare proxy tailored to your choices.
  • Guidance on communicating treatment preferences with your agent.
  • Coordination with related planning documents when appropriate.
  • Final signed document package and practical usage guidance.

Why It Matters

Without clear authority, critical medical decisions can become delayed or disputed. That uncertainty places extra strain on family members during already stressful situations.

A properly drafted healthcare proxy helps ensure decisions are made by someone you trust and in line with your values.

Questions about healthcare proxies

What’s the difference between a healthcare proxy and a living will?

A healthcare proxy names who can make decisions for you, while a living will states treatment preferences. I can coordinate both so your agent has clear guidance.

Who should I choose as my healthcare agent?

Pick someone who understands your values, communicates clearly, and can make difficult decisions when needed. A reliable backup agent is also important.

Do I need this if I’m healthy?

Yes. Unexpected events can happen at any age, and having this document in place prevents delay and uncertainty.

Next Step

If this is the right fit, the fastest way to start is the intake form.

Start the Intake Form