Healthcare Surrogate

Ensuring Your Medical Wishes Are Honored

Life is unpredictable, and there may come a time when you are unable to make critical medical decisions for yourself. A healthcare surrogate designation allows you to appoint a trusted individual to make healthcare decisions on your behalf if you are incapacitated. At BCN Law Firm, we help you create a healthcare surrogate document that ensures your medical preferences are respected and that your loved ones are empowered to act in your best interest.

Protect Your Medical Decisions with a Trusted Advocate

Planning for the unexpected includes ensuring your medical decisions are handled with care. A healthcare surrogate designation allows someone you trust to make critical healthcare decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to do so. At BCN Law Firm, our experienced attorneys help you create personalized healthcare surrogate documents, tailored to your values and preferences, so you can have peace of mind knowing your medical care is in trusted hands.

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What is a Healthcare Surrogate?

A healthcare surrogate, also known as a healthcare proxy, is a legal document that designates someone to make medical decisions for you if you cannot do so yourself. This person, referred to as your surrogate, will have the authority to consult with healthcare providers, access medical records, and make decisions about your treatment, including end-of-life care, surgeries, or other critical procedures.

Your designated healthcare surrogate will be responsible for:

Making medical decisions based on your preferences and values.
Consulting with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers about your condition and treatment options.
Accessing and reviewing your medical records to make informed choices.
Ensuring that your wishes are followed for end-of-life care, including life-sustaining treatments or palliative care.

Why You Should Consider Having a Healthcare Surrogate

Ensure Your Wishes Are Respected

By appointing a surrogate, you can communicate your preferences for medical care and ensure they are followed even if you are unable to voice them yourself.

Ease the Burden on Loved Ones

Designating a surrogate prevents confusion and conflict among family members by clearly assigning decision-making authority.

Plan for the Unexpected

Medical emergencies can happen at any time. A healthcare surrogate ensures that someone you trust can act quickly and make informed decisions on your behalf.

Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Surrogates

Select someone you trust completely to make decisions in your best interest. This could be a family member, close friend, or another trusted individual who understands your values and medical preferences.

Yes, you can include detailed instructions about your medical preferences, such as life-sustaining treatments, organ donation, or other healthcare decisions.

It’s a good idea to review and update your surrogate designation regularly, especially if there are changes in your health, relationships, or preferences.

Contact BCN Law Firm for Healthcare Surrogate Assistance

Take control of your medical future today by creating a healthcare surrogate designation with BCN Law Firm. Our experienced attorneys will ensure your wishes are clearly outlined and legally protected.

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Wade Boyette, J.D., LLM.

Partner

Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Foreclosure Defense, Probate

Wade Boyette, J.D., LLM, was born in Estill, South Carolina, in 1967 and has been a prominent figure in Lake County since 1994.

Heath B. Nailos, J.D.

Partner

Auto Accidents, Personal Injury

Heath B. Nailos, J.D. was born in 1969 in Atlanta, Georgia, and has resided in Florida since 1978. He received his B.A. in History from the University of South Florida in 1992 and his J.D. Degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1995.

Kristin Cummins Nailos, J.D.

O.F. Counsel

Real Estate

Mrs. Nailos has practiced law in Central Florida since 1996, and is a member of The Florida Bar, and the Lake County Bar Association and is admitted to practice in the Middle District of Florida and all State Courts in Florida.

Ken Costello, J.D.

Partner

Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Foreclosure Defense, Probate

Ken Costello is an associate at Boyette, Cummins & Nailos, PLLC. His practice focuses on real estate, civil litigation, bankruptcy, debt defense, estate planning and probate.

Michelle C. Bottex, J.D.

Attorney

Criminal Law, Family Law

Ms. Bottex earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Stetson University and Master of Arts degree in Human Resources Development from Webster University.

Norman C. Cummins, J.D.

Legacy Partner

Was born in 1938 in Louisville, Kentucky. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Alabama in 1963 and a J.D. Degree from the University of Alabama in 1967.

Travis J. Stulz, Esq.

Attorney

Business Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate

Travis J. Stulz is a seasoned Florida personal-injury attorney representing clients across Central Florida, including Orlando, Winter Garden, Clermont, Ocoee, and The Villages.

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My wife and I appreciated Mr. Boyette’s professionalism in regard to our legal needs. We strongly recommend him and will seek his expertise for any other legal needs.

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I hired BCN law firm to handle my bankruptcy. Having always prided myself in handling my finances responsibly, when I had some health issues which I could not recover from financially I decided to plead bankruptcy. BCN law firm ( Carol ) made the whole process seamless. Carol was understanding, professional, and put my mind at ease during this difficult time. It’s people like Carol who have compassion for people that makes all the difference when hiring an attorney. Thank you Carol and BCN Law firm. If I could leave 10 stars I would have. Thanks again Carol and Wade Boyette!

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Tatiana Rollins

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Wade Was very helpful and informative on helping us with our trust and will. He explained everything thoroughly so we have peace of mind that our estate will be well taken care of.

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