What is power of attorney?

A power of attorney is a legal document granting another person permission to make choices about your medical care if you become incapacitated. This person is known as your healthcare proxy, and he or she may be any adult whom you trust. Your healthcare proxy can make choices about:

• What life-sustaining measures should be taken, if any
• Whether or not to donate your organs if you pass away
• Whether an autopsy of your remains should be allowed
• How to dispose of your remains

To learn more about selecting or serving as a healthcare proxy, contact the Atlanta power of attorney lawyers of Webb, Lindsay, Wade, Taylor & Thompson, LLC at 877-831-2180.