How is a health care surrogate chosen for a minor?

The relatively new Florida Statute §765.2038 aims to make the process of naming a health care surrogate for a minor easier. To do so, it provides a form for the legal custodians or legal guardians of the minor to designate a person to provide consent for his/her medical treatment and procedures. This action is taken so that, in the case where the legal custodians or guardians are unable or reasonably unavailable to make the health care decision, a trusted adult will be there to make the decision.

The designation of this health care surrogate does not expire unless revoked by the parties involved, and it can thus endure for the duration of the child’s minority. Even young families with minor children should have their estate plan documents in order, including a preneed guardian for minors declaration. Call Bach, Jacobs & Byrne, P.A. to schedule an appointment to set up your documents and provide you with peace of mind that your child will be protected.