Advance Healthcare Directives in Georgia

Plan ahead. Speak for yourself—even if you can’t.

When a medical emergency happens, the last thing your loved ones want is uncertainty. An advance healthcare directive allows you to make clear choices about your medical care while you’re still able, so others aren’t left guessing. At Chandler Law, our estate planning attorneys help Georgia residents create personalized directives that reflect their values, protect their wishes, and remove a heavy burden from family members during difficult times.

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Why Set Up an Advance Healthcare Directive in Georgia?

Clarity for Loved Ones, Comfort for You

Keep Medical Choices in Your Hands

Plan Based on Georgia Law
If something unexpected happens, an advance directive gives your family clear instructions. It’s a way to speak for yourself, even if you’re unconscious or unable to make decisions. With a properly written directive, you stay in control of what care you do or don’t want, whether that’s life support, pain management, or other treatments. Georgia has specific requirements for healthcare directives. We’ll walk you through what matters, explain your options, how to make it legal, and what your options actually mean.

What’s Included in a Georgia Advance Healthcare Directive?

Medical Decision-Making Authority

Treatment Preferences

Organ Donation Instructions
You can name someone you trust to make medical decisions if you can’t. They’ll speak with doctors and guide care based on your values and wishes. You can outline your wishes around resuscitation, life support, feeding tubes, or comfort care, so your doctors and loved ones aren’t left guessing in difficult moments. You can include specific preferences about organ donation, what you’d like to donate, for what purposes, and whether you want your designated healthcare agent involved in that decision.

Other Documents We May Recommend

HIPAA Authorization

Living Will Provisions

Durable Power of Attorney
This allows your chosen decision-maker to access your medical records and speak to your healthcare team, even before the directive is in full effect. Some clients want to include more detailed guidance around comfort care, religious beliefs, or specific instructions. We can help you document these clearly and respectfully. This is separate from a healthcare directive, but it is often recommended alongside it. It lets someone handle financial, property, and legal matters if you’re incapacitated.

How We’ll Guide You Through It

Step 1: A Simple Conversation

We’ll start by learning what matters most to you, such as your values, your concerns, and the people you trust to speak on your behalf.

Step 2: Document Drafting

We prepare your advance directive based on Georgia’s current laws and your preferences. If other supporting documents are needed, we’ll help with those too.

Step 3: Review and Finalize

We walk through everything with you to confirm it reflects your wishes. Once you’re ready, we finalize it and make sure you have properly signed, witnessed copies.

Step 4: Share and Store Copies

We help you decide who should receive a copy, usually your healthcare agent, primary care doctor, and any family members you trust.

Step 5: Update Anytime Life Changes

As your health, relationships, or views change, your directive can change too. We make updates easy, with no judgment and no pressure.

Why Choose Chandler Law

Straightforward Pricing

Warm, Personal Service

Focused on Georgia Clients

Experience That Matters
Peace of mind shouldn’t come with surprise fees. We explain your costs up front so you know what to expect before anything is put in writing. These conversations can feel uncomfortable. We create a calm space, take time to listen, and make sure you never feel rushed or dismissed during the process. We serve Georgia families exclusively. Your documents aren’t just valid, they’re built to work the way they should in real Georgia hospitals and care settings. We’ve seen what happens when advance directives are missing or incomplete. Our planning helps families avoid confusion, conflict, and last-minute decisions under pressure.

Advance Healthcare Directive FAQs

Do I need a lawyer to create an advance directive in Georgia?

No, but it’s advisable to work with a lawyer to avoid legal and costly mistakes. We also help with related documents, like HIPAA authorizations and powers of attorney.

What’s the difference between a living will and an advance directive?

In Georgia, the advance directive includes both living will provisions and healthcare power of attorney rights. You don’t need two separate documents; it’s all handled in one.

Can I name more than one person to make medical decisions?

You can name a primary agent and a backup, but only one person can serve at a time. That avoids confusion and delays during emergencies.

What happens if I change my mind about my wishes?

You can update or cancel your directive at any time, as long as you’re mentally capable. We make it easy to revise your decisions and your documents as life changes.

Start the Conversation Today

You don’t have to wait for a health scare to take control. A Georgia advance healthcare directive helps your loved ones know what to do, so they’re not left making hard decisions without your voice.

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