In which of the following legal documents is the healthcare proxy authorized?

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A healthcare proxy is typically authorized by a durable power of attorney, which is a legal document that allows someone (the "agent" or "attorney-in-fact") to make decisions on behalf of another person (the "principal") if the principal becomes incapacitated or unable to make decisions for themselves. A will is a legal document that outlines how a person's property and assets will be distributed after their death. A final determination and probate are legal terms related to the settling of a deceased person's estate, and do not typically relate to healthcare decisions.

In Which of the Following Legal Documents Is the Healthcare