Wills & Directives

VA Advance Directives
VA Advance Directives: Wills & Legal Planning

What Are Advance Directives?

Advance directives are legal documents that outline your preferences for medical and personal decisions if you are unable to make them yourself. Common advance directives include:

  • Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care: Assigns someone to make medical decisions for you.
  • Living Will: Specifies your wishes for life-sustaining or end-of-life care.
  • Last Will and Testament: Directs how your property and assets will be distributed.
  • General Power of Attorney: Authorizes someone to manage your personal or financial matters.
Take the Next Steps:
Below are resources to help you create and manage advance directives, obtain legal assistance, and access financial counseling or online will preparation services.
Need more help planning your legacy or final arrangements?
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