Why DocuBank? Because Lakefront Law does the extra things that make your plan work when you need it

A recent study found that emergency room doctors are almost never able to find their patients’ advance directives in hospitals’ electronic records: they were available just 13% of the time! 

In light of this distressing revelation, I did some digging and found there is a service called DocuBank that solves this problem, and I’d like to offer you a free membership.   

As you may recall, your advance directives were created as part of your estate plan to help you control your health care wishes. They include your health care power of attorney and your living will. These documents let your doctors know who can make decisions for you if you can’t, and provide personal treatment guidance so that person knows what types of treatments you’d prefer.

If you can’t provide these documents when asked in the hospital, your doctors and loved ones can’t use them, and they won’t do much good! It’s obviously impractical to carry these documents with you wherever you go, but DocuBank is the perfect solution that will let your doctors and your loved ones immediately access your advance directives from anywhere in the world!

DocuBank will also provide your doctors with a list of your medications, critical medical information, the name and phone number of your doctor and contact information for three family members or friends so they can be contacted quickly. 

It’s as easy to use as it is valuable for you. You’ll receive a personalized Emergency Card to carry in your wallet. Simply give the card to the hospital staff when you’re hospitalized, and they can call DocuBank’s toll-free number or go to their website and immediately obtain your documents. 

It works 24 hours a day, anywhere in the world, so you won’t have to worry about your loved ones scrambling around during a crisis.  

Lakefront Law now offers a complimentary membership in DocuBank with our Estate Planning packages. 

If you don't have a plan in place, it's time to get it done! 

If it’s been several years since you completed your plan, you may want to be certain that it still reflects your wishes. There are several reasons you may need to update your plan, including changes in the law, a new child or grandchild, a death in the family, divorce or illness. 

Start the process by scheduling your Legacy Planning Meeting today!