Elder Care

Preparation for a Living Will

A living will is an extremely useful document that outlines your wishes for medical treatment in the event you become incapacitated or diagnosed with a terminal illness. The main difference between a will and living will is when they each go into effect. A will only goes into effect after death while a living will goes into effect once a person becomes incapacitated before death.

Health Care Directives – Revoking a Living Will

Once you have created a living will, you can revoke it in a number of ways:

What is a Life Care Plan?

Creating a plan for the care and welfare of your life and that of your family as you grow older can be called a life care plan. This plan is not a legal document, although it embodies legal concepts.

Are Living Wills Valid?

Many states recognize that their residents can make valid Living Wills. However, understand that Living Wills that are valid in your state may not be valid in every state. You should always consult an attorney to prepare documents that will be valid in your state. Contact member services to be connected to a local attorney to help you.

Designating Your Agent in Your Living Will

Quite simply, medical treatment decisions are not always easy. Such decisions almost always involve different amounts of information or knowledge, and often involve weighing the important facts of different sides of an issue. While creating a living will documents your wishes, you must also consider the person acting on your behalf.

The Legal Consequences of Incapacity with no Preventative Legal Documents

What if you did not plan ahead and are now faced with a family member who has become incapacitated? Legal issues with guardianships and conservatorships.

Using Durable Power of Attorney

The Durable Power of Attorney allows an agent to manage your affairs in your place. The powers can be specific or general in nature.

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