5. Other important estate planning documents Aa Aa E Besides a will, several other documents may be useful in protecting you, your family, and your estate. Identify these documents from the following descriptions. Estate Planning Documents This legal document authorizes another person to make health care decisions on your behalf if you are unable to make such decisions yourself. This document is also called advanced directives for health care. Durable power of attorney for health care Durable power of attorney for financial matters Living will Ethical will This document precisely states the treatments a person wants, and the degree to which the treatments should be applied, if he or she becomes terminally ill. This legal document authorizes another person to take over someone's financial affairs and act on his or her behalf. This is a personal statement left for your family, friends, and community that outlines your values, blessings, life's lessons, and hopes and dreams for the future. It is also called a legacy letter