Shashi already has a personal care power of attorney; her issue is that she wants the document framework to reflect her medical wishes. A living will, advance directive, or health-care directive records instructions about treatment preferences, end-of-life care, and medical decisions if she is unable to communicate. It gives guidance to the appointed attorney for personal care rather than merely naming the decision-maker. Using a last will and testament would not solve the problem because a will operates at death, not during incapacity. Appointing an alternate attorney may provide backup authority but does not describe Shashi's specific medical wishes. Replacing Sunil with another attorney also changes who decides; it does not document what Shashi wants. The planner should recommend that she speak with legal counsel to ensure the directive is valid under the applicable provincial rules and coordinated with the POA. Study Guide focus: incapacity planning, personal care POA, living wills, and estate planning documents.

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