Legal Guidance On Advance Directives And Power Of Attorney In Texas

Last updated on March 24, 2025

Planning for the future means taking steps to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of unexpected circumstances. Advance directives and powers of attorney give you control over your affairs even if you become incapacitated.

At Ward, Myers & Stallings, we help individuals and families in Midland, Texas, with comprehensive estate planning, including advance directives and powers of attorney. Our experienced attorneys provide the legal guidance to create personalized documents that meet your unique needs.

What Are Advance Directives?

Advance directives are legal documents that outline your preferences for medical care if you cannot communicate your wishes. Types of advance directives include:

• Living will: Specifies the types of medical treatments you want or do not want in case of severe illness or injury.
• Health care proxy: It appoints a trusted individual to make medical decisions on your behalf if you cannot do so.
• Do not resuscitate (DNR) order: Instructs health care providers not to perform CPR if your heart stops or you stop breathing.

Each of these documents protects your medical choices and helps ensure your voice is heard.

What Are Powers Of Attorney?

A power of attorney grants someone the authority to act on your behalf in legal, financial or medical matters. They include:

• Financial power of attorney: Gives an appointed individual control over financial matters such as banking and property management
• Health care power of attorney: Allows someone to make medical decisions for you when you are unable to do so
• Durable power of attorney: Remains in effect even in case of incapacitation
• Limited power of attorney: Grants specific, temporary authority for a designated task or time frame

A living will lawyer and an advance directive attorney help you be confident that your affairs will be managed according to your wishes.

Take Control Of Your Future

Our lawyers at Ward, Myers & Stallings are here to help you create advance directives and powers of attorney that align with your needs.

Contact us online or call 432-315-0335 in our Midland, Texas, office today to schedule an initial case review.