[Google translate] Birth, old age, illness and death, we must go through 4 stages
Living: ***The elder is clear-headed and mentally sound, the three treasures of the elder***
1] Enduring Lasting Power of Attorney
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2] In-illness directives: advance directives
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3] Will: commonly known as peace paper
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Elders do the following three things (Three Treasures of Elders) to live their lives with peace of mind.

The first treasure: Enduring Power of Attorney
The "Enduring Power of Attorney" (Enduring Power of Attorney) executed in accordance with the Enduring Power of Attorney Ordinance of Hong Kong law will continue to be effective after the person becomes mentally ill.
The attorney (usually a close relative or friend) has the authority to handle assets or financial matters to take care of the elder and his family, including using or selling the elder’s assets: stocks, properties, etc.
The "Enduring Power of Attorney" must be witnessed by a doctor and a lawyer and the attorney must register the "Endurable Power of Attorney" with the High Court. When an elder becomes seriously ill and becomes delirious, the attorney can use his or her property to pay for medical expenses and other expenses.
Who can act as the attorney under an Enduring Power of Attorney?
Individuals over 18 years of age;
Not bankrupt; and
Be mentally competent to act.
Or, hire a professional trust corporation to become the attorney.
How to apply for a "Enduring Power of Attorney"? Please contact an attorney.
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The second treasure: "Advance Directives in Relation to Medical Treatment (AD)".
If the elderly are mentally sound, they can decide in advance whether to refuse or accept life-sustaining treatment under the following special circumstances by formulating an "advance medical directive":
1. The terminal stage of the disease;
2. In a persistent vegetative state or irreversible coma; or
3. Specific late-stage irreversible life-limiting diseases
"Life-sustaining treatment" refers to any treatment that has the potential to prolong a patient's life, although some treatments may be extremely invasive. They generally include:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Artificial assisted respiration (ventilator)
Blood products (blood transfusions, platelets, plasma)
Pacemaker and vasopressin (cardiostimulant)
Specialized treatment for specific diseases (e.g. chemotherapy, dialysis treatment)
intravenous antibiotics
oral antibiotics
Intravenous infusion
subcutaneous infusion
Nasogastric tube feeding
Indicate in advance the medical treatment you do or do not wish to receive. "Advance Medical Directive" has the following functions:
Directly: Patient self-determination of medical treatment;
Indirectly: Sparing the patient’s family the stress of making medical decisions;
Indirectly: Help medical staff make decisions about which machines should be continued indefinitely or removed.
How to apply for "advance directive"?
The HA's Advance Directive form must be signed by the patient and two witnesses, one of whom must be a registered medical practitioner in Hong Kong.
Adults of sound mind can make advance directives in the presence of family members and two witnesses.
The attending physician must first ensure
1. The patient is of sound mind,
2. Patient informed and
3. The patient is not under undue pressure to make decisions,
4. The patient fully understands the effect of the advance directive and how to change or revoke it.
Precautions:
While the elder's mental capacity is still good, the advance directive can be changed at any time verbally or in writing.
"Advance directives" will only come into play when you are unable to make medical decisions under the above three specific circumstances.
The completed "Advance Directive" form is a document owned by the patient and must be carefully kept by the patient and his family. The original copy should be presented to the medical staff when sent to the hospital so that the patient's "Advance Directive" can be implemented where applicable. .
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The third treasure – will (commonly known as peace paper)
A will indicates in advance how the property will be distributed after death, including property, bank deposits, stocks or jewelry, etc.
How to apply for "safety paper"?
Anyone over 18 years old and of sound mind can sign a peace certificate. Consult a lawyer first before signing a peace certificate on your own to avoid any disputes over property by your descendants.
If you have had a stroke, have dementia, etc., seek a doctor to check and record his/her mental status.
The security paper must be kept properly and stored in a bank safe.