"You can't make end of life decisions unless there's a legal document in place. You will know exactly what you want by giving someone the ability to speak for you," says Hollander.
Rose Hollander is a paralegal in Traverse City. She has worked with clients over the years on estate planning and legal documents when it comes to end of life situations. She's especially certified when it comes to advance medical directives, or documents that speak for someone if they're unable to speak for themselves, as the result of a medical emergency.