A Health Care Directive is an essential part of funeral and estate planning in Canada. It is a legal document that outlines your wishes for medical care if you become unable to communicate or make decisions due to illness or incapacity.

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In Estate & Funeral Planning, a Health Care Directive:

   1.    Protects Your Autonomy
It ensures your values, preferences, and beliefs guide decisions about life-sustaining treatments, resuscitation, and other medical interventions.

   2.    Appoints a Substitute Decision-Maker
You can legally name someone you trust (called a proxy or health care representative) to make medical decisions on your behalf.

   3.    Reduces Stress on Loved Ones
It removes the burden from family members who might otherwise have to guess your wishes during a crisis.

   4.    Complements Your Power of Attorney
While your Power of Attorney for Property handles financial matters, your Health Care Directive addresses health-related issues.

   5.    Provides Peace of Mind
It brings clarity and confidence to your overall estate and funeral plan, ensuring every stage of your life, including the end-of-life, is handled according to your wishes.