Healthcare Power of Attorney & Living Will

Make your healthcare wishes known and appoint someone you trust to make medical decisions on your behalf

What is a Healthcare Power of Attorney?

A Healthcare Power of Attorney (also called Power of Attorney for Personal Care in Ontario) is a legal document that appoints someone you trust to make healthcare decisions on your behalf if you become unable to make them yourself.

Your appointed agent can make decisions about:

  • Medical treatments and procedures
  • Admission to hospitals or care facilities
  • Life-sustaining treatments
  • Personal care and comfort

What is a Living Will?

A Living Will (also called an Advance Directive) is a document that lets you specify your preferences for medical treatment in advance, particularly for end-of-life care.

You can document your wishes about:

  • Resuscitation (CPR and DNR orders)
  • Mechanical ventilation and breathing support
  • Artificial nutrition and hydration
  • Pain management and comfort care
  • Organ and tissue donation

Why Should You Create These Documents?

Peace of Mind

Ensure your healthcare wishes are respected and reduce the burden on your loved ones during difficult times

Support Your Family

Give clear guidance to your family members and healthcare providers about your preferences

Legal Protection

Create legally valid documents that comply with your province's specific requirements

How It Works

1

Choose Your Jurisdiction

Select your province or territory to ensure your document meets local legal requirements

2

Appoint Your Agent

Choose who you trust to make healthcare decisions and specify any limitations

3

Document Your Wishes

Specify your preferences for medical treatments and end-of-life care

4

Sign & Witness

Complete the document with required witnesses according to your jurisdiction

Available Across Canada

We support all Canadian provinces and territories with jurisdiction-specific legal requirements

Ontario

Quebec

BC

Alberta

Saskatchewan

Manitoba

Nova Scotia

New Brunswick

PEI

NL

Yukon

NWT

Nunavut

Ready to Create Your Healthcare Directive?

Take control of your healthcare decisions today. Our guided process makes it simple and legally compliant.

Legal Disclaimer: This tool provides information and document templates but does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change over time. We recommend consulting with a lawyer in your province to ensure your healthcare directive meets all legal requirements and reflects your specific situation.