Who Will Speak for You? Choosing a Medical Power of Attorney | S3EP59

Episode Summary: If you're in the hospital and can't speak for yourself, who makes the medical decisions? In this episode of Thoughtful Planning, Honey and Santiago explore how to choose the right Medical Power of Attorney, someone who can handle the pressure, respect your wishes, and ask the tough questions. Essential Question: How do you choose the right person to be your Medical Power of Attorney and start that conversation? Episode Highlights: [02:16] What this document is and why it matters [04:01] How to select the best person for the role [05:50] Tips to start the conversation with confidence Action Steps: ✅ Choose your medical agent and backup ✅ Talk to them about your values and wishes ✅ Write down their names and addresses ✅ Write down their names and addresses ✅ Tune in to the next episode to complete your paperwork Resources: - Caring Info: https://www.caringinfo.org/resources/?_planning_topics=communicating - The Conversation Project: https://theconversationproject.org/ Questions? [e-mail] Disclaimer: We are not attorneys, financial advisors, or medical professionals. Everything shared is for educational purposes only. We focused on Texas laws; research the laws in your state. Consult an estate planning attorney for complex situations. 🎧 Subscribe and leave a review to help more families plan for life’s “what ifs.” #MedicalPowerOfAttorney #FamilyPlanning #ThoughtfulPlanningPodcast #HealthcareDecisions #EmergencyPlanning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices