Living Will Lawyer
A Living Will is a document that outlines what you do and do not want to happen to you if you are in a terminal or vegetative state. Living Wills are documents that typically contain DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) clauses but they can also outline what treatments you would like as well.
Living Wills are very important documents for making sure you get the care you would like. They act as documents which hold greater authority over any healthcare powers you may give to a designated power of attorney, meaning that any clauses stated within a Living Will cannot be usurped by any designated representative.
FAQ
Q: Why Would I Want A Living Will?
A: Living Wills are important if you have certain wishes for your end-of-life treatment, such as not wanting to be kept artificially alive or not wanting to be resuscitated.
Q: How Do I Make Sure My Living Will Is Followed?
A: After creating a valid Living Will, its important to share it with the right people. Share it with family or people who may be responsible for your medical decisions. Along with notifying your family members, sharing it with your healthcare providers and any medical facility you are admitted to is also a great way of ensuring your wishes are kept.
ALREADY HAVE AN ESTATE PLAN?
An estate plan is an arrangement you always want to make sure is up to date. It may become important for you to amend your current estate plan to ensure it still reflects your life plan and wishes. We recommend reviewing your estate plan every 3-5 years to confirm your plan is still aligned with your intentions.
When you need to update your estate plan:
- A death in the family;
- If you want a new trustee for your trust or personal representative for your will;
- A birth in the family;
- A divorce;
- A new marriage;
- If you want to disinherit a child;
- If you want to add or change beneficiaries, including a charity;
- If one for more of your beneficiaries predeceased you;
- If any of your beneficiaries have special, or changes, need that you want your estate plan to address.
- If you received an inheritance or additional assets;
- If you want a new person to have power of attorney (healthcare or durable financial);
- New tax laws may have been enacted since you created your estate plan
Other big life events may trigger the need to amend or update your estate plan. Ultimately, you should consider amending or updating your estate plan whenever your relationships, goals or assets have changed. Additionally, documents may need to be updated as new tax laws are in place. At Glazer, Hammond & Smets, PLLC we can amend, restate, or draft new documents so your estate plan is up to date and in line with your desires.
With over 50 years of combined experience, we can help. Our firm possesses the dedication, determination, and compassion necessary to help you successfully plan for the future. Call us at (928) 213-5916 or Contact Us Here to speak with one of our experienced Flagstaff estate planning attorneys!
