A HIPAA Authorization is an important estate planning document that permits medical providers to share protected health information with the person or people you name. In Rancho Cucamonga, families often include a HIPAA Authorization alongside a revocable living trust, power of attorney documents, and health care directives to ensure continuity of care and communication. The Law Offices of Robert P. Bergman helps clients draft clear authorizations that match their wishes and coordinate with other estate planning documents, helping reduce confusion when health information must be accessed by family members, agents, or medical providers during a serious illness or medical emergency.
Having a properly drafted HIPAA Authorization avoids delays when physicians, hospitals, and insurers need to disclose medical records to those you designate. Without an authorization, healthcare providers may refuse to share critical information about treatment, medications, and prognosis, which can complicate decision-making and care coordination. Our approach connects the HIPAA Authorization with other estate planning instruments like advance health care directives, financial powers of attorney, and pour-over wills so that your preferences for privacy and disclosure are implemented consistently and efficiently when they matter most.
A HIPAA Authorization creates a clear legal pathway for designated individuals to obtain medical information, which helps families and agents make informed decisions about care and treatment. It reduces friction between healthcare providers and family members, allowing timely access to records that detail diagnoses, medications, and treatment plans. For people with trusts, guardianship nominations, or powers of attorney, an authorization ensures that the person acting on your behalf can gather the medical documentation necessary to carry out their duties. In short, it promotes continuity of care, improves communication among providers and loved ones, and helps avoid disputes about what information may be shared and when.
The Law Offices of Robert P. Bergman provides estate planning services to clients across San Jose and Southern California, including Rancho Cucamonga. Our practice focuses on comprehensive planning documents such as revocable living trusts, last wills and testaments, powers of attorney, advance health care directives, and HIPAA authorizations. We work directly with clients to understand family dynamics, healthcare needs, and asset protection goals, preparing documents that integrate with each other and reflect each client’s priorities. We also assist with trust administration matters like Heggstad petitions, trust modifications, and pour-over wills when circumstances change over time.
A HIPAA Authorization is a written document that explicitly permits health care providers to release protected health information to a named individual or organization. It differs from other estate planning forms because it specifically addresses privacy laws and the sharing of medical records, rather than decision-making authority. When integrated with advance health care directives and powers of attorney, the authorization ensures that the person tasked with making decisions can also obtain the medical information necessary to act. Properly drafted authorizations specify which records may be released, to whom, and for what purpose, and include clear duration and revocation clauses.
HIPAA Authorization documents should be tailored to the client’s needs and reviewed periodically to reflect changes in relationships, providers, or health conditions. A narrowly written authorization might permit access only for a specific provider or timeframe, while a broader authorization can cover future care and multiple facilities. Because medical privacy laws are complex and state and federal rules intersect, a carefully prepared authorization reduces the chance that a provider will refuse disclosure. When combined with other estate planning documents, it supports a cohesive plan that addresses both privacy and decision-making for health care matters.
A HIPAA Authorization grants permission for the disclosure of protected health information to named individuals, often agents named in health care directives or family members. It is useful any time someone other than the patient needs access to medical records for treatment, billing, or care coordination purposes. The document typically identifies the patient, the recipients of the information, the types of records covered, and any time limit for the authorization. Because HIPAA protections otherwise restrict disclosure, executing this form ahead of time can prevent delays and ensure those you trust can obtain records needed for medical decision-making or benefits administration.
Important elements of a HIPAA Authorization include the identity of the person whose records are covered, the person or entity to receive the information, a description of the information being disclosed, the purpose for disclosure, and an expiration date or event. The authorization should also explain the patient’s right to revoke the authorization and any limitations on redisclosure. The typical process involves reviewing existing estate planning documents, identifying the appropriate designees, drafting the authorization to align with state law and healthcare provider requirements, and executing the document with necessary signatures and witness or notary requirements as applicable.
Understanding common terms helps clients make informed choices when preparing a HIPAA Authorization. Definitions clarify who can receive records, what counts as protected health information, and how authorizations relate to other planning documents such as advance directives and powers of attorney. Reviewing these terms also makes it easier to coordinate authorizations with trust documents, guardianship nominations, and potential court filings like Heggstad or trust modification petitions. Clear language avoids misunderstandings and ensures that healthcare providers can comply with requests to release records when needed.
A HIPAA Authorization is a written permission allowing the release of a person’s protected health information to a specified individual or organization. It must describe the information to be released and specify the recipient and purpose, and it typically includes an expiration date or event. The authorization may be limited to particular documents or providers or drafted broadly to cover ongoing access across multiple facilities. A well-drafted authorization includes instructions on how it can be revoked and aligns with other estate planning documents so that the person responsible for care decisions can also obtain the relevant medical records when necessary.
Protected Health Information, often abbreviated as PHI, includes medical records, treatment histories, diagnoses, test results, billing records, and other personal health data that identify an individual. Under privacy laws, PHI is generally kept confidential unless the patient provides an authorization or a legal exception applies. When preparing an authorization, it is important to identify which categories of PHI are covered so that providers can respond accurately to requests for records. Clear descriptions help prevent overbroad releases and protect privacy while enabling necessary information sharing for care decisions.
An advance health care directive outlines a person’s treatment preferences and names an agent to make health care decisions if they are unable to do so. While an advance directive sets decision-making authority and expresses care preferences, it does not by itself grant permission to access medical records; a separate HIPAA Authorization is often needed. Combining both documents ensures that the agent can both make informed choices and obtain the information necessary to carry out those choices. Together these documents help health care providers understand the patient’s wishes and identify who may be consulted about treatment decisions.
A durable power of attorney for health care appoints an agent to make medical decisions when the principal is incapacitated. This document addresses authority for treatment choices but may not automatically allow access to medical records without a HIPAA Authorization. To ensure the agent can obtain the information needed to make informed decisions, it is common to execute both instruments. Drafting both documents to work together prevents gaps in authority and information access, allowing the designated agent to coordinate with providers and obtain records that are necessary for ongoing treatment and care planning.
When planning for access to medical information, clients can choose narrowly tailored authorizations limited to a provider, a single episode of care, or a short time period, or broader authorizations that cover ongoing care and multiple providers. A limited approach can protect privacy by restricting disclosure, but it may require new authorizations if care moves to a different provider or facility. A broader approach reduces administrative steps and helps ensure continuity of care, but it involves releasing more information. Selecting the right balance depends on the client’s comfort with disclosure, family structure, and anticipated medical needs.
A limited HIPAA Authorization often suffices when a patient anticipates short-term treatment or interaction with a single healthcare provider or facility. For example, if the concern is to allow a family member to obtain records related to a specific surgery or episode of care, a narrow authorization that names the facility and outlines a brief time window can protect broader health information while permitting access when needed. This approach helps preserve privacy and limits disclosure to only what is necessary for the identified purpose, reducing exposure of unrelated medical history.
Clients who want to limit who sees their medical information or who have sensitive health concerns often prefer a limited authorization. Narrow authorizations restrict the scope of records and the duration of access, which can reassure individuals who value privacy. When privacy is the primary concern and decision-making can be handled without broad access to all medical history, a tailored authorization helps balance the need for information with the desire to control disclosure. Periodic reviews allow updates if circumstances change and broader access becomes necessary.
A comprehensive approach to medical authorizations and estate planning is often appropriate when a person expects ongoing care that involves multiple healthcare providers, hospitals, or specialists. In such cases, a broader HIPAA Authorization can prevent repeated paperwork and ensure that agents, family members, or care coordinators can access necessary records quickly. Coordinating the authorization with advance directives, powers of attorney, and trust documents streamlines communication and reduces delays during transitions of care or medical emergencies where timely access to records is essential for treatment decisions.
Complex family situations or care that spans state lines can make narrow authorizations impractical. When multiple family members, agents, or out-of-state providers may need information, broader authorizations coordinated with durable powers of attorney and guardianship nominations ensure that the right people can access records without repeated legal steps. This coordinated planning also helps address potential disagreements about disclosure, provides clearer proof of authority to providers, and reduces the risk of administrative refusals when a medical provider requests documentation of authorization.
Integrating a HIPAA Authorization with trusts, wills, and powers of attorney helps create a consistent, reliable plan for both decision-making and information access. This coordination reduces confusion among medical providers and family members by aligning who can make choices with who can obtain records. It also shortens response times during emergencies, supports accurate benefits and billing processes, and helps ensure that medical decisions reflect the patient’s values and documented preferences. Overall, a comprehensive plan promotes smoother transitions and better communication during difficult healthcare moments.
A full estate plan that includes HIPAA authorizations can also ease administrative burdens during life-changing events. Executors, trustees, and agents can more readily collect the medical records necessary to fulfill their responsibilities, such as applying for benefits or making recommendations about care. By anticipating future needs and naming appropriate designees, the plan reduces the chance of court involvement or contested disclosures. Regular reviews ensure the plan remains current with changes in relationships, health, and provider networks, keeping your arrangements effective over time.
One major benefit of a comprehensive approach is improved communication between healthcare providers and the people you trust to assist with care. When a HIPAA Authorization is in place and matches the names in other planning documents, providers are less likely to delay disclosure, which speeds access to vital records. Faster access supports better-informed decisions about treatment, discharge planning, and continuity of care. This advantage is particularly important in hospital settings or when specialists need complete histories to recommend safe and effective therapies.
A coordinated set of estate planning documents reduces administrative hurdles by clearly establishing who has authority and who may receive information. Hospitals and clinics often require proof of a patient’s intent and the identity of authorized recipients; having matching documents minimizes back-and-forth and the need for additional legal steps. Clear authorizations also reduce the risk of disputes among family members about who may review records, allowing agents and caregivers to focus on the person’s health and welfare rather than navigating paperwork or court procedures.
When preparing a HIPAA Authorization, be precise about who may receive records and what types of information are covered. Naming specific people, such as a spouse, adult child, or agent named in an advance directive, reduces ambiguity and speeds provider compliance. Consider whether you want to allow access to all medical records or only records related to certain conditions or timeframes. Clear language minimizes disputes and reduces the likelihood that a provider will reject the request for lack of specificity, ensuring that the people you trust can obtain the information they need without unnecessary delay.
Schedule periodic reviews of your HIPAA Authorization as part of routine estate plan maintenance, especially after major life events like marriage, divorce, births, or changes in health. Providers and institutional requirements can also change over time, so updating the document ensures continued compliance and effectiveness. If you relocate or add new providers, confirm that the authorization covers those facilities. Keeping contact details current and confirming the availability of named designees will reduce the chance of administrative problems when medical records are needed.
A HIPAA Authorization ensures that the people you trust can access your medical records when needed for treatment decisions, benefits claims, or care coordination. Without this authorization, privacy laws may prevent providers from sharing critical information even with family members. Including it in your estate plan complements advance directives and powers of attorney, enabling agents to obtain the details necessary to act on your behalf. This combined approach reduces delays and confusion, supports better medical decision-making, and helps families navigate complex health care situations with clearer access to relevant records.
For clients who serve as caregivers or manage a family member’s affairs, having a HIPAA Authorization in place can significantly ease administrative tasks, such as handling insurance claims or coordinating multi-provider care. It can also prevent the need for emergency court actions to obtain records. The authorization can be tailored to reflect privacy preferences, limiting disclosure to specific providers or timeframes if desired. By planning ahead and documenting who may receive information, you create a practical framework that protects privacy while enabling necessary access for care and legal matters.
Common circumstances that make a HIPAA Authorization valuable include hospitalizations, chronic disease management that involves multiple specialists, long-term care planning, and end-of-life decision-making. It is also helpful when coordinating care for aging parents, managing benefits or insurance claims, or when a family member lives out of state and needs access to records remotely. An authorization can also be important when a person has limited capacity and an agent must obtain records to work with medical providers, ensuring decisions reflect the patient’s health history and preferences.
Hospitalizations and emergency situations often require quick access to medical history, medication lists, and prior test results. A HIPAA Authorization allows a designated person to obtain these records promptly, improving communication between the medical team and the patient’s family or agent. Having the authorization on file can prevent delays that occur when providers must verify identity or legal authority, and it can help ensure that decisions about treatment and discharge planning are based on complete and accurate information. This is especially important when care spans multiple facilities or specialists.
Chronic illnesses and complex care plans often involve multiple providers, frequent testing, and ongoing medication management. A HIPAA Authorization enables a trusted family member or agent to collect records from different sources, helping coordinate care and avoid gaps in treatment. When providers can share information directly with designees, transitions between specialists, hospitals, and outpatient care become smoother. The authorization supports continuity, allowing someone who understands the person’s wishes to communicate important details and ensure that the care team has a full picture of the medical history.
Access to medical records is often necessary when applying for disability benefits, long-term care coverage, or resolving insurance disputes. A HIPAA Authorization permits designated individuals to obtain documentation that supports claims, appeals, or applications, which can be critical for timely resolution. By authorizing trusted persons to retrieve the necessary records, you remove an administrative barrier that might otherwise delay benefits or create financial hardship. This planning is particularly helpful when rapid access to medical documentation affects eligibility or coverage decisions.
The Law Offices of Robert P. Bergman provides HIPAA Authorization drafting and review services for Rancho Cucamonga residents as part of a broader estate planning practice. We work with clients to identify the right designees, define the scope of information to be released, and coordinate authorizations with advance health care directives, powers of attorney, trusts, and wills. Our goal is to help clients prepare practical, enforceable documents that healthcare providers will accept, reducing delays and ensuring that family members and agents can obtain the medical information they need when it matters most.
Our firm focuses on creating integrated estate plans that include HIPAA Authorizations tailored to each client’s circumstances. We take time to discuss preferences for privacy, the names of designees, and how the authorization will interact with other documents such as revocable living trusts, advance directives, and powers of attorney. The result is a coordinated set of documents that healthcare providers and institutions are more likely to accept with minimal follow-up, allowing decisions and access to information to proceed smoothly when needed.
We also assist with related estate planning matters that often accompany HIPAA Authorizations, such as drafting pour-over wills, preparing financial powers of attorney, and creating guardianship nominations for minors. For clients with existing trusts, we can prepare certifications of trust, general assignments of assets, and trust modification petitions where appropriate. This broad approach simplifies administration and aligns medical access with asset management, helping families address both health and financial considerations coherently.
Practical considerations like coordinating authorizations with retirement plan trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, and special needs trusts are part of comprehensive planning for some clients. We provide guidance on which documents to combine and how to phrase authorizations so they are effective across providers. From initial consultation through execution and periodic review, our process aims to deliver documents that meet clients’ goals for privacy, access, and continuity of care while minimizing administrative burdens for families and agents.
We begin with a consultation to learn about your family relationships, healthcare preferences, and existing estate planning documents. Next, we identify appropriate designees and draft a HIPAA Authorization that specifies the scope of records, recipients, and duration of authorization. We coordinate the authorization with advance health care directives, powers of attorney, and trust documents where applicable. After review and execution, we provide guidance on distributing copies to named designees and primary healthcare providers and recommend periodic reviews to keep the documents current and effective.
The initial phase focuses on gathering information about your health care wishes, family dynamics, and existing legal documents. We review any current advance directives, powers of attorney, trust documents, and wills to understand how a HIPAA Authorization should be coordinated with them. During this meeting, we identify the individuals or organizations you want to name and discuss the desired scope of disclosure. This foundational review helps ensure that the authorization is drafted to match your objectives and avoids conflicts with other documents.
Assessing existing documents helps us determine whether a new HIPAA Authorization is needed or if revisions to current authorizations are sufficient. We verify that names match across documents and identify any inconsistencies that could create problems with providers. If you have a trust, will, or powers of attorney in place, we consider how the HIPAA Authorization should reference them or align with their provisions. This assessment reduces the chance of provider refusal and ensures that your information access plan is cohesive and workable in practice.
Selecting the right designees involves balancing privacy concerns with practical access needs. We discuss alternate designees, the range of records to be released, and any limits you want to impose. This stage includes explaining how different phrasing may affect provider acceptance and offering options that accomplish your goals while protecting sensitive information. Clear identification of persons and scope minimizes disputes and helps ensure that those who need records can obtain them promptly when necessary.
Once we understand your needs, we draft the HIPAA Authorization and coordinate its terms with other estate planning documents. This careful drafting addresses provider requirements, includes revocation language, and specifies duration. We also prepare any related documents such as advance directives or powers of attorney if needed, ensuring consistent names and authority. The draft is reviewed with you to confirm that it reflects your preferences and provides the practical access required for agents and family members to manage health care information and decisions effectively.
Drafting with provider needs in mind increases the chance that requests for records will be accepted without delay. We include clear identification, precise descriptions of covered records, and language to support authorized use for treatment, payment, or care coordination. Where necessary, we add language to comply with state-specific requirements and to facilitate acceptance by hospitals and clinics. The goal is to make the document straightforward for both the named designee and the medical provider, reducing administrative friction during critical times.
After drafting, we review the document with you and suggest any refinements to better reflect your privacy preferences and practical concerns. This review includes discussing how to distribute copies to agents and primary providers and addressing questions about revocation, expiration, and potential updates. Once you approve the language, we finalize the form for signing and advise on proper execution procedures so that providers can accept the authorization when requested. Clear client review helps ensure the document performs as intended.
After execution, we recommend distributing copies of the HIPAA Authorization to primary care providers, any specialists, and the named designees. We also keep a record with your estate planning file and recommend review intervals or milestones for updating the document. If necessary, we assist with provider acceptance issues or revisions due to changes in family circumstances, health status, or provider networks. Ongoing review ensures continuity of access and that the authorization remains aligned with your overall estate plan.
Providing copies to relevant healthcare providers ensures they have the authorization on file and can release records when requested by named designees. We advise on practical steps for delivering documents to hospitals, clinics, and specialists, and on how designees should present the authorization when requesting records. Keeping copies in easily accessible places and notifying designees and family members of their role prevents delays during emergencies and supports efficient coordination of care across multiple providers.
Periodic review of HIPAA Authorizations is recommended, especially after major life events or changes in healthcare providers. We help clients update authorizations to reflect new designees, provider changes, or shifting privacy preferences, and we assist with revoking prior authorizations if necessary. This ongoing maintenance keeps the authorization effective and reduces the risk of a provider declining to release records due to outdated or conflicting documentation. Regular updates ensure the authorization continues to match the client’s current circumstances and estate plan.
A HIPAA Authorization is a specific written consent allowing healthcare providers to disclose a person’s protected health information to designated recipients. It names the individual or entity entitled to receive records, describes the types of information covered, and states the purpose for disclosure. This authorization differs from other estate documents because it directly addresses privacy rules that otherwise prevent the release of medical records. Executing an authorization ahead of time ensures that those you trust can access medical history, treatment notes, and billing information when necessary for care coordination, benefits, or legal matters. You need a HIPAA Authorization when you want to permit family members, caregivers, or agents to obtain medical records on your behalf. Without it, providers often decline to release records even to close relatives, which can create delays in treatment or in handling insurance claims. Including a HIPAA Authorization in your estate plan avoids those delays and supports better communication among medical providers, agents named in your advance directive, and family caregivers when timely access to records matters most.
An advance health care directive expresses your preferences for medical treatment and names an agent to make decisions if you cannot. A HIPAA Authorization, by contrast, focuses solely on allowing the disclosure of protected health information to specified people or organizations. While the directive addresses decision-making authority, the authorization gives named individuals access to medical records they may need to make informed choices. Having both documents ensures that your agent can not only decide on care but also obtain the information required to do so effectively. The two instruments complement each other: the directive establishes who should act and what kinds of treatment align with your wishes, and the authorization permits those actors to gather the medical documentation needed to follow through. If the authorization is absent, an agent named in an advance directive may face obstacles obtaining records promptly, which can hinder decision-making. Coordinating both documents during planning eliminates that gap and helps providers understand the chain of authority and information access.
When choosing recipients for your medical records, consider people who are likely to be involved in your care or who can advocate on your behalf with providers and insurers. Common choices include a spouse, adult children, a close relative, or a trusted friend. If you have appointed an agent in an advance directive or power of attorney for health care, naming the same person in the HIPAA Authorization simplifies matters by aligning decision-making authority with information access. It can also be wise to name alternates in case the primary designee is unavailable. Balance privacy concerns with practical needs: if certain medical history is particularly sensitive, you may limit the scope of disclosure or exclude certain records. Also consider whether organizations, such as a long-term care facility or an attorney handling benefits, should be named. Clear, specific names and contact information help providers verify requests and reduce delays when records are requested for treatment, claims, or legal purposes.
Yes, you may limit a HIPAA Authorization to specific types of records, particular providers, or a defined time period. For example, you can authorize release of records related only to a surgical procedure, mental health treatment, or specific tests, or restrict access to a single hospital or clinic. Narrow authorizations protect privacy by preventing broad disclosure of unrelated medical history, but they may require reauthorization if additional records are needed later. Choosing the right scope depends on how much privacy you want to preserve versus the convenience of broader access for ongoing care. When limiting scope, be sure to use clear descriptions so providers understand what is covered. Ambiguous language can lead to denials or requests for clarification. If you anticipate ongoing care across different providers, consider whether a broader authorization is more practical. We can help draft language that balances privacy and practicality so that designees can access necessary records without opening access to unnecessary personal health information.
A HIPAA Authorization remains valid for the period specified in the document. Many authorizations include an expiration date or a triggering event, such as the end of treatment, discharge from a hospital, or revocation by the patient. If no expiration is stated, some providers may treat the authorization as valid until revoked, while others may require a renewal after a set time for administrative reasons. Including a clear expiration clause helps both the patient and providers understand the intended duration of disclosure. Because circumstances change, it is a good practice to review authorizations periodically and update them as needed. Life events such as moving, changing providers, getting married or divorced, or appointing new agents may require revising the authorization. Regular reviews help ensure that the document remains effective and reflects current preferences for who may access your medical records and for what purposes.
You can revoke a HIPAA Authorization at any time, provided you follow the revocation procedure stated in the document. Revocation typically requires a written statement signed by the patient and should be communicated to all providers and any named designees. Once a provider receives a valid revocation, they should stop making further disclosures under the revoked authorization. However, revocation does not undo prior disclosures made before the provider received notice of the revocation and may not affect information already used for treatment or billing. To ensure revocation is effective, deliver the written revocation to each provider and request confirmation of receipt. It is also wise to notify any designees who previously had access. If you want to replace an authorization with a new version naming different individuals or limiting scope, prepare the new document and distribute it to the same providers so they have the updated instructions for disclosure.
While a properly drafted HIPAA Authorization should be accepted by most healthcare providers, institutional policies and state-specific procedures can affect how providers process requests for records. Some facilities may require additional forms, identification, or witness requirements before releasing records, and providers may have standard formats they prefer. Drafting the authorization to comply with common provider requirements and including clear identification details reduces the chance of refusal. It is also helpful to provide copies of the authorization directly to major providers in advance so they can note it in the patient’s file. If a provider declines to honor an authorization, we can assist in addressing the issue by clarifying the document language, communicating with the provider about procedural requirements, or preparing any supplemental documentation they request. Proactive coordination and proper execution make acceptance more likely, minimizing administrative delays when records are needed for care or legal purposes.
Having a power of attorney for health care gives someone the authority to make medical decisions on your behalf, but it may not automatically grant that person access to medical records. Many providers require a separate HIPAA Authorization to release protected health information to an agent. Executing both documents ensures the agent not only has decision-making power but also the ability to obtain the information necessary to make informed decisions. This combined approach helps agents fulfill their responsibilities effectively when dealing with providers and insurers. When preparing these documents, align the names and contact details across them to avoid confusion. Including the agent named in the power of attorney on the HIPAA Authorization reduces the likelihood that a provider will refuse disclosure due to mismatched documentation. We recommend executing both forms together so they function as a coordinated set of instructions for providers and agents.
Yes, storing copies of your HIPAA Authorization with your other estate planning documents is a sensible practice. Keep a signed original or a clearly marked copy in a secure but accessible location and provide copies to named designees, your primary care physician, and any specialists you see regularly. This distribution helps ensure providers can find the authorization when needed and that designees know they are authorized to request records. Including the authorization with your estate planning packet makes it easier for trustees, executors, or family members to locate relevant documents during an emergency. Electronic copies can also be helpful, but confirm with providers whether they accept electronic versions or need a signed paper form. We recommend keeping both physical and digital copies and updating the distribution list when documents change. This approach reduces the risk of delays and supports efficient access to records by the people you have designated to act on your behalf.
Updating or changing a HIPAA Authorization is straightforward: prepare a new authorization that reflects your current preferences and execute it following the same signing and witness requirements as the original. Distribute the new document to providers and designees and, if appropriate, provide a written revocation of the old authorization. This process ensures providers have the most recent instructions and reduces the chance that outdated authorizations will be used to justify disclosure. If your circumstances change, such as appointing a new agent, changing providers, or altering the scope of disclosure, we recommend reviewing and updating the authorization promptly. We can assist with drafting replacement documents and managing distribution to healthcare facilities and professionals, helping to ensure that your records are released in accordance with your current wishes and that designees can act without unnecessary barriers.
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