Senior Texans - Estate and Advance Care Planning
Texas · TexasLawHelp.org
This information page provides an overview of planning documents for seniors regarding health care and finances. It describes several types of forms that can help make sure a person's wishes are followed if they become unable to make decisions.
The court describes it as: This archived page from the Texas Office of the Attorney General provides an overview of estate and advance care planning for seniors.
Where this fits in a case
General & infoInformation / general use — not tied to one step of a case
This information is used by seniors or their families to learn about different legal tools for planning for the future, such as what to do with medical care or property if they become incapacitated.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- What is the Medical Power of Attorney form for?
- This form is used to name a person who can make medical decisions for someone who cannot make those decisions themselves.
- Does this page provide the actual forms?
- The page mentions that the Department of Aging and Disability Services provides the forms for the Medical Power of Attorney, the Directive, and the DNR.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.
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