Care & Legal Resources

Financial Power of Attorney & Health Care Agent

Our care and legal resources section provides essential tools for care partners. The Georgia Advanced Directive for Health Care allows decision-making on medical matters, accessible through the Georgia Division of Aging Services, requiring a few simple signatures. For financial decisions, the Durable Financial Power of Attorney grants authority to manage finances and legal documents, with templates and advice available through Georgia Legal Aid or the Emory Law Department, also needing signatures and notarization.

Georgia Advanced Directive for HealthCare

Allows the care partner to make decisions about care on behalf of the participant.

How to obtain the Georgia Advanced Directive for Health Care?

The Georgia Advanced Directive for Health Care is located on the Georgia Division of Aging Services website. The form requires a signature and two witness signatures.

Also accepted is an Advance Directive for HealthCare document prepared by an attorney designating the Health Care Agent.

Durable Financial Power of Attorney

Allows the care partner to make financial decisions and sign agreements on behalf of the participant.

How to obtain the Durable Financial Power of Attorney?

It is recommended that an attorney prepare this document to ensure the appropriate authorizations are listed. Free legal advice and document preparation may be available through Georgia Legal Aid. A sample document can be found here created by the Emory Law Department. This document requires signature, two witness signatures, and to be notarized.