FOR THIS HEALTH CRISIS......

The New York Health Care Proxy Law allows you to appoint someone you trust — for example, a family member or close friend – to make health care decisions for you if you lose the ability to make decisions yourself.

This can be done without an attorney, you just need 2 independent witnesses, although it may be a good idea to consult with an attorney. Here is a link to the form and instructions:

https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/1430.pdf