Legal issues are an important part of caregiving planning.
This section provides information on some of the most important issues and documents you may want to consider during your caregiving discussions. We've included links for you to secure more information on particular areas of interest. Talking with your spouse, parents or other relatives about health care decisions can help alleviate the stress of having to make critical decisions for a friend or family member. But just talking about important health care and legal decisions isn't always enough. You may want to consider writing down your decisions or seeking advice from legal counsel.