RESOURCES FOR TEXANS CREATING WILLS, TRUSTS AND PLANNING ESTATES
HIPAA Medical Information Release Authorization Form
A legal document that gives healthcare professionals permission to share patient medical information with other parties.
Who can the doctors speak to about your medical condition? Who can see your chart? Complete a HIPAA Medical Information Release.
Medical Power of Attorney
Appoints someone as your voice in the event a decision must be made for treatment and you are unable to communicate.
Who should speak for you when you cannot communicate? Complete a Medical Power of Attorney — and attach a letter to guide them.
Catholic Medical Power of Attorney
A legal document for Catholics appointing someone as your voice in the event a decision must be made for treatment and you are unable to communicate.
Advance Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates
A legal document that helps you communicate your wishes about medical treatment.
What do you want if you are found to be in a permanent vegetative state or expected to have no more than six months even with medical treatment? Complete an Advance Directive to Physicians.
Catholic Advance Directive to Physicians and Family or Surrogates
A legal document for Catholics that helps you communicate your wishes about medical treatment.
Appointment for Disposition of Remains
A legal document that helps you communicate your wishes for the disposition of remains.
What should happen with your remains? Who should be in charge? Complete an Appointment for Disposition of Remains.
Declaration of Appointment of Guardian for Our Minor Children
A legal document that helps you communicate your wishes about the appointment of a guardian for minor children.
Complete Care Plan (Free from CDC)
A free plan that summarizes a person’s health conditions and current treatments for their care.
Legal Terms
A listing of words and phrases commonly used in Wills, Trusts and Probate.
Video with 5 Easy Things – Legal Documents Every Texan Should Consider
A list of 5 Legal Documents for Texans that keep you in charge of your life even when you are ill.
Click on image to watch video or click this link to watch on YouTube: 5 Easy Things.
Video – Make Room for Baby
A video covering the right legal documents for your consideration to help you make room for baby in your estate planning.
Click on image to watch video or click this link to watch on YouTube: Make Room for Baby.
