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Date: 04/18/2026

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Planning for loss of health or life

Resources that help you prepare for a time when you can't make decisions for yourself.

Planning for loss of health or life
Learn about advanced planning options for your health care so you can ensure your wishes are known for future decisions.
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Living Will basics
Learn about using a Living Will to share your wishes about death-delaying medical care with your doctor if you are terminally ill.
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Power of attorney for health care basics
Learn how to give someone the ability to make health care decisions for you.
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Health care surrogate legal questions
Explains how someone can make medical decisions for another individual who is unable to make such decisions.
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How to create a Living Will
Discover the steps to create a Living Will, who you should share your Living Will with, and how to cancel a Living Will.
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Declaration for Mental Health Treatment
Explains the basics about Declaration for Mental Health Treatment forms, including how to complete a declaration.
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Using the POLST form for end of life decision making
Explains the POLST form, which can be used to plan end-of-life medical care. POLST stands for Practitioner Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment.
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