[WSBAPT] Advance Health Care Directive contingent on spouse being unavailable?

[Laura Latta]

Hello Listmates,
I've had a request that's a first for me, but not unreasonable. Client
wants their healthcare directive to be contingent on the client's spouse
being unavailable (predeceased or also incapacitated). Meaning that if the
spouse (named as agent in a medical power of attorney) is able to serve in
that capacity, the health care directive is not effective and all decisions
are up to the spouse.

Has anyone done this before? What are some legal or practical pitfalls to
consider? Does anyone have language to this effect they would be willing to
share?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts and expertise.

Warmly,
Laura
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