Advance Directives & Living Wills in Ohio

Some of the hardest moments a family can face happen in a hospital hallway, guessing at what a loved one would have wanted. Advance medical directives take that burden off your family by putting your wishes in writing: clearly, legally, and ahead of time.

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Ohio's Advance Directive Documents

Living will: states your wishes about life-sustaining treatment if you’re terminally ill or permanently unconscious, so the decision never falls on a grieving spouse or child.
Health care power of attorney: names the person you trust to make medical decisions in every other situation where you can’t speak for yourself.
HIPAA authorization: ensures the people you choose can talk to your doctors and receive medical information without delay.
Donor registry enrollment and DNR orders: where they fit your wishes, we’ll help you document them properly.

A Conversation, Not Just a Form

These documents ask real questions about your values and your faith. We take the time to talk them through, make sure your documents say what you actually mean, and help you communicate your wishes to the people who’ll carry them out. That conversation is a gift to your family.

Already Have Directives?

Ohio hospitals see outdated and out-of-state forms every day. If your documents are more than a few years old, were signed in another state, or name someone who’s no longer the right choice, we’ll review and update them, usually as part of a complete estate plan.

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