Why It Matters
Your person isn't always your paperwork
Most people assume the person they'd want making their medical decisions is the one the law picks. It often isn't.
63% of U.S. adults have no POA on file
What this means for you
When you can't speak for yourself, hospitals follow a legal hierarchy: spouse, adult children, parents, siblings. If your person isn't on that list, they may not get a say.
Younger adults are the least prepared
Only about 32% of adults under 65 have any directive, compared to 46% of those 65+
Only 49% of LGBTQ+ people have named their partner as their decision maker
Who it matters to
This hits hardest for people whose real family doesn't match the legal default. The law shouldn't guess. You should decide.
Unmarried partners.
LGBTQ+ folks with chosen family.
Former foster youth.
Anyone estranged from their family of origin.
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It takes about 15 minutes: a piece of paper, your signature, and two witnesses or a notary. We'll walk you through every step, plus a free wallet card to make it easy.
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