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Advance Health Care Directives
Advance Health Care Directive Document Preparation in California
We prepare accurate advance health care directive documents for individuals throughout California. Document your medical wishes and protect your right to make your own health care decisions.
What We Do
An advance health care directive is an essential document that allows you to specify your wishes for medical treatment and appoint a trusted person to make health care decisions on your behalf if you are ever unable to communicate them yourself.
At By The People, we prepare all required advance health care directive documents for individuals throughout California, accurately and at your specific direction. Having this document in place ensures your medical wishes are respected and that the right person is authorized to speak for you when it matters most.
We are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice. All document preparation services are provided at your specific direction, as permitted under California Business and Professions Code sections 6400 to 6415.
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Who We Help
We assist individuals throughout California who want to document their medical wishes and designate a health care agent to make decisions on their behalf. An advance health care directive is recommended for all adults as part of a complete estate plan, regardless of age or current health status.
We serve clients in person from our Ridgecrest office and remotely via phone, video call, and email throughout California, including Kern County, Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, Los Angeles County, and Ventura County.
What is Included
We prepare all required documents for your California advance health care directive, based on your specific wishes and at your direction.
● Advance Health Care Directive (Form California Probate Code Section 4701)
The primary California document combining a health care proxy and living will, authorizing your agent and documenting your medical treatment wishes.
● HIPAA Authorization
Authorizes your designated agent and other trusted individuals to access your protected health information from medical providers.
● Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNAR) Guidance
We can assist with preparing the documentation needed to support a do not resuscitate request, based on your specific wishes and at your direction.
What to Expect
What to Expect When Working With Us
During your free consultation, we will explain how an Advance Health Care Directive works and walk you through the decisions you will need to make, including your health care wishes and your choice of agent. Once you provide your direction, we will prepare the document accurately and walk you through the signing and witness requirements to ensure it is legally valid in California. Consultations are available in person at our Ridgecrest office or remotely via phone, video call, or email.
Service Areas
Document Preparation Near You
We serve clients throughout California from our Ridgecrest office. Our primary service area is Kern County. We also assist clients remotely across all counties listed below.
Ready to Start Your Advance Directive Documents?
Schedule your free consultation today. We will explain the process, answer your questions, and prepare your advance health care directive documents accurately and efficiently.
Or call us: (760) 382-2481