Who Speaks for Me? How to Choose the Right Medical Power of Attorney Agent

Family Secrets & End-of-Life Planning: "He's chosen me. We've done all of our documentation, but I'm his second wife, and I realize his two adult children don't know that he chose me as his agent, and that could cause World War 3 and all he needs to do. They'd be perfectly fine if they knew about it ahead of time."Title: Who Speaks for Me? How to Choose the Right Medical Power of Attorney AgentWelcome to another episode of "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood." Today, Kim is joined once again by Kate DeBartolo from The Conversation Project to discuss one of the most important—and often overlooked—decisions adults face: how to choose the right medical power of attorney agent. Together, they’ll explore why this decision goes far beyond just filling out paperwork, highlighting the importance of trust, values, and clear communication. Whether you’re selecting an agent for yourself or helping a loved one through the process, today’s episode is packed with practical advice and real-life stories to help ensure that your wishes—and your legacy—are protected when life takes an unexpected turn.How to Contact Kate [email protected], theconversationproject.org, Instagram @convoproject, Facebook @TheConversationProject, Twitter/X - @convoprojectBio:Kate DeBartolo is a Senior Director at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and leads The Conversation Project, IHI’s public engagement initiative to help people share their wishes for care through the end of life. The Conversation Project was founded in 2010, on the belief that these discussions should begin at the kitchen table—not in the intensive care unit. The Conversation Project offers free tools, guidance, and resources to begin talking with those who matter most about your and their wishes. Kate joined IHI in 2007, with earlier work designing and executing the national field operations for IHI’s hospital-based programs. Before joining IHI, Kate worked as a grant analyst at The California Endowment. She is a graduate of Wellesley College and currently lives in Washington DC with her husband and son._______________________________________________________________Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law AttorneyWebsite: https://yourlegacylegalcare.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourlegacylegalcare/Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/YourLegacyLegalCareLinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourlegacylegalcare/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@yourlegacylegalcareYour Legacy Legal Care 1150 Clear Lake City Blvd., Suite 100 Houston, TX 77062 (281) 218-0880