Living Wills
The living will, written ahead of time, will set out what your medical treatment decisions are.
A living will can be withdrawn or altered at any time, so long as you have the mental capacity to do so. Contact us us today to find out more about our living will services and how we can help you get your affairs in order.
How to write a living will
There are a few conditions that must be met for a living will to be considered legally binding.
You must:
You must:
- Have the mental capacity to make your own decisions
- Be over the age of 18
- You must clearly specify the treatment you would wish to refuse, and the circumstances when this is to be refused
- Write down your decisions, sign it, and have a witness sign
What happens if you die without a will?
Before including anything, you should have a discussion with a healthcare professional. You may also wish to discuss your decisions with your loved ones before hand so they can understand your wishes.
Your advance decision must be explicitly clear about under which circumstances to would like to receive or not receive specified treatments. Living wills can’t be used to request certain treatment, and they can’t be used to ask for your life to be ended.
Your advance decision must be explicitly clear about under which circumstances to would like to receive or not receive specified treatments. Living wills can’t be used to request certain treatment, and they can’t be used to ask for your life to be ended.
Living wills are legally binding documents that can influence important medical treatments and procedures that might be in your future. If you would like to discuss your living will, book your consultation with Elizabeth Jones Law today. We can offer telephone, web conferencing, and home visits at no extra charge.
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