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Michigan Healthcare Power of Attorney Lawyer

Designate Someone You Trust for Medical Decisions

A Healthcare Power of Attorney ensures your medical wishes are honored—even if you can’t speak for yourself. At Rutkowski Law Firm, we help Michigan families plan with care, clarity, and confidence.

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Peace of Mind for Life’s Most Difficult Moments

Healthcare Power of Attorney in Michigan

A Healthcare POA (also called a medical power of attorney) lets you name someone you trust to make medical decisions if you’re unable to speak for yourself. It’s one of the most critical pieces of a complete estate plan.
Designate a Healthcare Agent
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Choose someone you trust to make medical decisions on your behalf if you’re unable.
Ensure Your Wishes Are Followed
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Include preferences for life support, pain management, and end-of-life care.
Avoid Family Disputes
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Clear instructions prevent confusion or disagreement during emotionally charged times.
Part of a Complete Plan
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A Healthcare POA works best when combined with other estate planning tools like a Living Will and Durable POA.
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Our Process for Creating a Healthcare Power of Attorney

From your first call to your signed documents, our team makes this process thoughtful, simple, and focused on what matters most—your wishes.

Initial Consultation

  • Discuss your goals and healthcare values
  • Decide who you trust to make medical decisions
  • Understand how a Healthcare POA fits into your estate plan

Document Drafting

  • We prepare your Healthcare POA tailored to Michigan law
  • You review it with your attorney and ask any questions

Signing & Finalization

  • We help you sign and notarize your POA documents
  • You receive final copies and tips for sharing with your family and doctor

Estate Planning Guide

Estate Planning is an essential process that will protect your assets and ensure you’re your estate is distributed according to your wishes after your death.

Many people make mistakes when creating their estate plan, which can lead to unnecessary stress, confusion, and costly legal battles for their loved ones. Below, our estate planning team put together the top 10 and most common mistakes we see in estate planning.

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Common Questions About Healthcare Power of Attorney

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Whether you need a will, trust, asset protection plan or are in need of medicaid crisis planning, our team is here to help! We are dedicated to providing you with the best legal representation possible. Call us today to book your consultation.

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“Their whole team was amazing to work with! The attorneys were very knowledgeable and made it easy to understand. We chose virtual planning process option because it was so much more convenient with my work schedule but they offered to meet in person too of we didn't do zoom. Highly Recommended!”

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