There are two main and viable alternatives that exist, especially for older adults, that are beneficial if they want to avoid going through with guardianship. These include a power of attorney, and a healthcare surrogate. A power of attorney typically determines who acts for the interest of the person, such as financial and estate planning. They ensure that the estate and finances of the individual are being used in the appropriate manner that the individual wanted. A power of attorney continues until the person is deemed incapacitated. A durable power of attorney, however, continues until the individual passes away. A healthcare surrogate makes healthcare decisions and has access to relevant health information of the individual. An alternate
