Advance Directives & Living Wills

Advance planning helps create peace of mind - providing clarity around your wishes and decisions for whatever lies ahead.

An Advance Directive (or Living Will) lets you record your healthcare wishes in advance, ensuring your instructions are followed if you’re unable to communicate or make decisions yourself.

 

What We Can Help With

  • Documenting your preferences for medical treatment and end-of-life care
  • Recording resuscitation and other healthcare choices
  • Ensuring your instructions are clear, legally valid, and easy for healthcare providers to follow

 

Planning That Works With Your Estate

We advise on how Advance Directives work alongside Enduring Powers of Attorney, wills, and other estate planning tools, helping you create a complete plan that protects your interests and reflects your values.

 

Peace of Mind for You and Your Family

Our team provides clear, compassionate guidance so you can feel confident your healthcare wishes will be respected.

Contact McCaw Lewis to discuss preparing an Advance Directive and take control of your future healthcare decisions.

 

Get in touch

Contact us

HAMILTON OFFICE

P. 07 838 2079

E. reception@mccawlewis.co.nz

Level 6, 586 Victoria Street
Hamilton 3204
New Zealand

TE KŪITI OFFICE

P. 07 878 8036

E. reception@mccawlewis.co.nz

36 Taupiri Street
Te Kūiti 3910
New Zealand