No Time Like The Present: Getting an Advance Healthcare Directive

Let me first say that I am easily brought to tears during Grey’s Anatomy (not sure why I even watch it anymore!) so pondering my own demise and end-of-life wishes is not something I relish. The reality is though, an advance healthcare directive deserves a priority spot on the “to-do” list for the obvious reasons. Advance directives are legal documents that take out the guesswork for family, friends and healthcare professionals by conveying your decisions about end-of-life care. In her YesFive blog, Dr. Karen Latimer explained how to put an advance healthcare directive in place and also the necessity to talk with your parents and grandparents about doing the same. The conversation over the kitchen table may not be easy, but it beats having it in a hospital room hands down. The State of NJ has its own forms for you to complete.

Also, the following attorneys are well-versed in advance healthcare directives and living wills if you are in need of assistance:

Roger Jones, Esq.
45 North Broad Street in Ridgewood
201-652-3760

David Rutherford, Esq.
141 Dayton Street in Ridgewood
201-652-8500

H. Carleton Clinch, Esq.
112 Prospect Street in Ridgewood
201-612-9800

Martin Shenkman, Esq.
4 Forest Avenue in Paramus
201-845-8400