Healthcare Directives
Los Angeles Estate Planning Attorney
An Advance Health Care Directive (or Medical Power of Attorney) is an integral part of any estate plan in California. Often referred to as a “living will,” this piece of your estate plan allows you to plan for a potential period of incapacity.
Each of the estate plan packages at Best Coast Law Group include an Advance Health Care Directive.
Client Testimonials
Luis Fernandez
19:32 10 Aug 22
Very helpful and informative
Ricky G.
17:22 21 Feb 23
I highly recommend Britton Law Group. I called for a consultation and spoke to Lisa. She's got a heart of gold. She was so honest that after explanation my...
Alan B.
03:38 20 Feb 21
5 stars is not enough praise! We are totally satisfied with every aspect of the estate plan Brittany (Brittion Law Group) prepared for us (A family Trust; Certificate of Trust; “Pour over” Wills; Durable Power of Attorney; Advance Health Care Directive, Deeding our house to the trust; etc). We are especially pleased that everything was tailor-made to our specific circumstances. The legal advice/service provided was expert and the documents are flawless. She and her team are quite pleasant to work with, efficient, patient, ethical, and detail oriented experts. We did everything by email, internet, Zoom, telephone and mail – we never left home! (Totally Covid safe). Traveling notary came to our home for signatures during a Zoom session with Brittany. All fees are reasonable, fair, fully worth it for the high-quality service and product you get and fees are fully transparent. Other law firms I considered did not disclose fees in advance. I understand why she has so many five star reviews and no complaints.Important regarding Estate Planning, Trusts and Wills – in my view, never DIY (“Do It Yourself)! Before selecting Britton Law Group, I was in a DIY mode. As a retired aerospace engineer I thought it would be easy to DIY. I read about four detailed books on Estate Planning, Trusts and Wills. I read a lot on the internet via Google. I even downloaded some DIY forms thinking I could just fill in the blanks. Wrong! And some internet sites offer to download/sell and even help you fill in the “one-size-fits-all” boilerplate blank forms – A bad idea in my view. Any estate plan must be tailor made to your specific situation. There are just too many things to consider for you to do this without an attorney specializing in estate planning paying specific attention to all the details. So I began a methodical review of law firms with websites specializing in estate planning and trusts, and created a pro/con evaluation. That’s how I arrived Britton Law Group. Happy I did. Thanks Brittany and team.
Jamie O.
10:26 10 Dec 22
Do your loved ones a favor and work with Brittany Britton to get your affairs in order before it's too late. She is super personable and makes everything so...
Mark Clapper
03:57 03 Mar 20
Brittany and her staff were absolutely fantastic, efficient, friendly and fair. I’m one of those people who is somewhat afraid of lawyers but Brittany broke the mold and shattered all preconceived opinions I had of attorneys! I will definitely use her again in the future when I need her services.
Kathleen S.
15:41 23 Sep 22
A year ago, my husband suddenly passed away. I needed a local law group to help me since he left no will or living trust. Brittany and Lisa were very...
Melissa Johnson
21:48 04 Dec 17
This process was one word "easy". Brittany is so great at what she does! We needed a will and felt a little overwhelmed, but she explained the process thoroughly in layman terms. You can tell she truly loves her job and cares about her clients. I know we will use her again for future will, trust and estate planning. She is a gift!
Stacie V.
13:28 23 Jun 22
Brittany Britton (cool name) and her assistants not only are very knowledgeable and professional, but they also are very kind, understanding and gentle....
Danny Padilla
17:06 23 May 16
I recently hired Brittany to help us put together an Estate Plan for myself, my wife and our infant child. She was recommended to us by a friend. We knew nothing about this sort of thing, but Brittany was amazing with her explanations and with walking us through the process. She was very informative and you can tell that she loves what she does. Also, she will come to you, which was hugely important for us because or our infant child and our inability to mobilize. If you are looking for an estate planner, look no further, Brittany is the one.
Alex Marin
04:28 12 May 16
Professional and very thorough. I had the pleasure of meeting Brittany and watched her go through the estate planning process with her clients. She is detail oriented and yet explained everything in user friendly terms. If you are in need of estate planning for your or you loved ones, look no further. Give Brittany a call. You will not be disappointed.
Katelin Bannan
00:54 12 Jan 16
As a working mother of a newborn, I truly appreciated Brittany being able to come to me and work with my schedule on more than one occasion. She was thorough in her plans and helped my husband and I to decide on things we hadn't even thought about (health directives, power of attorney, etc.).She was professional, flexible with her schedule and incredibly knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend her to any of my friends or family considering setting up a will or trust.
geoffrey S.
21:31 01 Mar 22
Super firm -- Not only efficient, both Miss Britton, and her legal assistant, Katherine (who is terrific) -- are also cordial and supportive... Not the type of office culture you see all the time!
Lisa Yde
14:49 20 Jan 21
I had a large estate that needed to go through probate in California and I live in Indiana. After reviewing several websites, I chose Britton Law Group mostly because of the transparency of fees. I got a lot more than that! Brittany and her team were quick to respond to every question I had, and always explained every step we had to take thoroughly. She recommended a realtor who was a pleasure to work with and even sold the car from the estate for me. This difficult process could not have gone smoother. I highly recommend Britton Law Group!
Rogelio Henriquez
02:29 18 Jan 19
I was in need of a probate lawyer so I called a few and after speaking to Brittany I decided to go with her. She came to my house which was really convenient, she gathered the necessary paperwork and the probate process began. She was very informative every step of the way, she kept me informed of the court dates and where we were in the probate process. She answered all my questions and concerns promptly and in detail. She made the whole probate process very easy and completed it very quickly, I highly recommend her as a probate lawyer.-Rogelio
Courtney Hogenson
21:04 14 Dec 16
We are so grateful to have found Brittany Britton when we did. My husband and I needed to set up our estate plan with the arrival of a newborn. She made it so easy and we are now able to rest assured that all of our wishes will be followed no matter what the future brings for our family. Brittany came to our home and answered all of our questions and concerns. We HIGHLY recommend her. In fact, we suggested her to our neighbors and our CPA. Both hired her to set up their estate plans and were just as impressed by her as we were!
Frequently Asked Questions
Our team specializes in simplifying the estate-planning process so you and your loved ones can feel certain about every decision. Start with this overview, and then book a consultation when you’re ready to talk more.
What is a Health Care Directive?
An Advance Health Care Directive or Living Will, is a legal document in which an individual nominates an “Agent” to act on his or her behalf in making health care
decisions in the event the individual becomes incapacitated. An advance directive also allows an individual to make decisions about end-of-life care, organ donation,
and even burial or cremation instructions.
What if I do not have a Health Care Directive?
Without a California Advance Health Care Directive, loved ones must make health care decisions for an incapacitated individual without knowing their wishes. In the event family disagrees on medical decisions, they must petition the California Probate Court for a conservator to be appointed.
Can I give specific instructions in my Health Care Directive?
Yes, in the advance directive you can instruct your health care agent as to your wishes on the following matters:
- Organ Donation
- Life Support
- Cremation v. Burial
