Why Advance Directives Matter For Every Adult
Accidents and illness don’t wait for the perfect time. RAM Law & Title, PLLC prepares documents that let trusted people manage finances, make healthcare decisions, and follow your preferences if you become unable to decide. Having clear instructions on file with providers and banks across Miami-Dade spares loved ones from guesswork.
Durable Power Of Attorney For Finances And Legal Matters
A Florida durable power of attorney authorizes your chosen agent to act on your behalf—pay bills, sign documents, manage accounts, or handle real estate—effective upon signing under current Florida law. We tailor authority to fit your comfort level and provide practical instructions so financial institutions recognize the document when it’s needed.
Healthcare Surrogate And Living Will Guidance
A healthcare surrogate (medical power of attorney) empowers someone you trust to make treatment decisions if you cannot, while a living will records your wishes for end-of-life care. We help you choose the right surrogate, address HIPAA access, and put clear directives in place for hospitals serving Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and South Miami.
How We Draft, Execute, And Coordinate
Our process includes a focused consult, tailored drafts with plain-English summaries, supervised signing with proper formalities, and distribution instructions for doctors and financial institutions. These directives work alongside
wills & trusts so your lifetime wishes and post-death plans align, and they complement comprehensive
estate planning that stays current as life changes. If incapacity creates court concerns, having directives on file can reduce
probate & estate administration complications later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Powers Of Attorney & Advance Directives
What is a durable power of attorney in Florida and when does it take effect?
A durable POA authorizes an agent to handle financial/legal matters and is effective upon signing (Florida generally doesn’t allow “springing” POAs after 2011). A power of attorney lawyer Coral Gables drafts precise authorities and execution formalities.
What’s the difference between a healthcare surrogate and a living will?
A healthcare surrogate (medical power of attorney) names someone to make medical decisions if you can’t; a living will states your preferences for end-of-life care. An advance directive Florida package usually includes both for complete guidance.
Who should I choose as my agent or surrogate?
Pick someone you trust, who is organized, nearby or readily available, and willing to act. Name alternates. A living will attorney will discuss co-agents, conflict avoidance, and HIPAA releases to ensure access to records.
What are Florida’s signing requirements for these documents?
A POA must be signed with two witnesses and notarized. Healthcare surrogates and living wills require two witnesses (one not a spouse or blood relative). A power of attorney lawyer Coral Gables supervises execution so providers and banks accept them.
Can I change or revoke my directives if circumstances change?
Yes. You can revoke or restate at any time if competent; provide updated copies to family, doctors, and financial institutions. An advance directives attorney will re-execute documents after marriage, divorce, a move, or major health changes.
Complete Protection For Your Plan
From homestead considerations to beneficiary updates, RAM Law & Title ensures your directives fit seamlessly with the rest of your estate documents so decisions are honored without delays in Miami-Dade.