- Health Care Proxy
Make sure your medical wishes are heard.
A Health Care Proxy lets you choose who makes medical decisions for you if you cannot speak for yourself. Set yours up today so the people you trust are in charge.
- No office visits needed
- Update anytime
- Everything's included
State-specific documents
Correct form for your state, every time
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What is a Health Care Proxy?
A Health Care Proxy is a legal document that lets you name someone you trust to make medical decisions for you if you become unable to make or communicate those decisions yourself.
The person you choose (called your “health care agent” or “proxy”) has the legal authority to talk to your doctors, approve or decline treatments, and make sure your wishes are followed.
Your Health Care Proxy only takes effect if a doctor determines you are incapacitated. Until then, you remain in full control of your own medical decisions.
This document goes by different names in different states, including Medical Power of Attorney, Health Care Surrogate, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, and Advance Health Care Directive. Gentreo creates the correct document for your state.
Key benefits
You choose your voice
Name the person who speaks for you
State-specific documents
Gentreo creates the right form for your state
Includes HIPAA authorization
Your agent can access your medical records
Covers advance directives
Express your treatment preferences too
When does a trust make sense?
A trust isn't just for the wealthy. If any of these apply to you, a living trust could save your family time, money, and stress.
Turning 18
Once your child turns 18, you can no longer make their medical decisions or access their records. A Health Care Proxy changes that.
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Heading to College
If your student has a medical emergency at school, doctors cannot consult you without a Health Care Proxy on file.
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Getting Married
A trust lets you and your spouse plan together, controlling how assets pass if one of you dies. It's one of the smartest moves newlyweds can make.
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Having Children
A trust lets you control exactly how and when your children receive their inheritance. You set the terms, not a judge.
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Facing a Health Condition
A diagnosis or upcoming procedure makes a Health Care Proxy urgent. Do not wait until you cannot act.
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Caring for Aging Parents
Help your parents set up a trust so their estate doesn't get tied up in probate for years. It's one of the most caring things you can do.
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Traveling Abroad
If you have a medical emergency overseas, a Health Care Proxy ensures someone back home can communicate with doctors and make decisions on your behalf.
Create My Health Care ProxyThree steps. That's it.
1
Answer a few simple questions
We guide you through your state’s requirements in plain English. No legal jargon, no guesswork.
2
Choose your health care agent
Name the person you trust to speak for you. You can also name backup agents and express your treatment preferences.
3
Review, sign, and share
Download your completed document, sign it with witnesses, and share it with your agent and doctors through your Digital Family Vault.
What your Health Care Proxy covers
You decide who speaks for you and what kind of care you want.
Medical treatment decisions
Your agent can approve, decline, or stop treatments based on your wishes.
End-of-life care
Express your preferences for life support, resuscitation, and comfort care.
Surgical decisions
Authorize or decline surgical procedures when you cannot consent yourself.
HIPAA access
Your agent can access your medical records and talk to your doctors.
Facility & provider choices
Choose which hospitals, care facilities, or providers handle your care.
Organ donation
Express your wishes about organ and tissue donation.
Health Care Proxy vs. Living Will
They work together, but they do different things. The good news: Gentreo includes both.
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Health Care Proxy
Living Will
Purpose
- Names someone to make decisions for you
- States your treatment preferences in advance
When it matters
- Any medical situation where you cannot communicate
- Typically end-of-life or terminal illness scenarios
Flexibility
- Your agent can adapt to unexpected situations
- Fixed instructions, may not cover every scenario
Required in your state?
- Yes, every state has a version
- Not recognized in every state (e.g. Massachusetts)
Gentreo includes it?
- Yes
- Yes, where applicable
A Gentreo Health Care Proxy lets you do both: name your agent AND express your treatment preferences, all in one document.
Why 100,000+ families trust Gentreo
State-specific, legally valid
Health Care Proxy documents vary by state. Gentreo creates the right document for where you live, with the correct format and requirements.
Guided process, no legal jargon
We walk you through every question in plain English. Name your agent, express your preferences, and address HIPAA authorization all in one place.
Everything's included
Your Health Care Proxy comes with your complete Gentreo plan, which also includes a will, power of attorney, and more.
All-inclusive estate planning
$150 / first year
Then just $50/year to keep everything current.
Store, access, and share your documents securely from your Digital Family Vault. Your agent and doctors can access them instantly in an emergency.
- Health Care Proxy
- Will (or Pour-over Will)
- Revocable Living Trust
- Power of Attorney
- Pet documents
- Digital Family Vault
- Unlimited updates
Start creating documents for free. Pay when you’re ready to finalize.
Your Health Care Proxy is just the beginning
Every Gentreo plan includes all the documents you need to protect your family, for one flat price.
Last Will & Testament
Catches any assets not transferred into your trust and directs them according to your plan.
Living Trust
Avoid probate and keep your estate private.
Power of Attorney
Choose who handles your finances if you can’t.
Pet Power of Attorney
Make sure someone can care for your pets if you’re away or unable to.
Pet Trust
Set aside funds and name a caretaker so your pets are always looked after.
Digital Family Vault
Store and share your documents securely with family.
Do I need a Health Care Proxy?
If any of these apply to you, a Health Care Proxy could protect you and your family.
A Health Care Proxy is part of your complete Gentreo estate plan. Your plan also includes a will, power of attorney, and more.
You need a Health Care Proxy if...
- I am 18 or older
- I have a spouse or partner who should make medical decisions for me
- I have children heading to or already in college
- I am facing a medical procedure or diagnosis
- I want to express my end-of-life care preferences
- I want my family to avoid court intervention during a medical crisis
- I have aging parents who need help with medical advocacy
- I want my doctors to be able to share my records with someone I trust
Frequently asked questions
Your health. Your voice. Your choice.
Create your Health Care Proxy today so the people you trust are in charge.
