A will can identify who receives your property after death. It cannot appoint someone to make medical decisions for you while you are alive but unable to make those decisions yourself. That responsibility belongs to a different legal document.
For Texas adults who want to appoint a trusted medical decision-maker, Uncontested.com offers a standalone Medical Power of Attorney service. Rather than requiring a complete estate-planning package, the service focuses on preparing the document that identifies who may speak on your behalf when the circumstances legally authorize it.
A Will and a Medical Power of Attorney Serve Different Purposes
Wills and medical powers of attorney are both associated with personal planning, but they address different circumstances. A will generally provides instructions concerning property and other matters after death, while a Medical Power of Attorney concerns health care decisions during a person’s lifetime.
