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Protect Your Loved Ones with a Living Will
Advance directives are legal documents that allow you to make important decisions about your medical care should you become unable to communicate your wishes. There are two types of advance directives: a living will and a durable power of attorney for healthcare. The former allows you to specify the medical procedures you would or would not like to receive in certain situations, while the latter appoints someone you trust to make medical decisions on your behalf.
Advance directives are important for anyone who wants to take control of what happens to them when they are unable to speak for themselves. They also provide peace of mind for family members who may be unsure of what to do in a medical crisis. Our team of attorneys can help you create an advance directive that reflects your wishes, whether you live in Dallas, Plano, or anywhere else in the greater Dallas area.
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The Importance of a Living Will
A living will is a document that outlines your wishes regarding medical care in certain situations. It can be useful in a variety of circumstances, including when you are terminally ill, in a coma, or otherwise unable to communicate your wishes. A living will can also help you avoid unwanted medical treatment and reduce the burden on your family members who may be unsure of what to do.
In a living will, you can specify the medical procedures you would or would not like to receive in certain situations. This includes situations such as when you are terminally ill, unconscious, or in a vegetative state. You can also state whether you would like to be taken off life support if it cannot be reversed. Additionally, you can choose to donate your organs or body to science. Your living will should be updated regularly to ensure that it reflects your current wishes.
The Importance of a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare
A durable power of attorney for healthcare allows you to appoint someone you trust to make important medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to speak for yourself. It is especially important to have a durable power of attorney for healthcare if you have a serious medical condition, such as a terminal illness, or if you are elderly. If you do not have a durable power of attorney for healthcare, a judge may have to appoint a guardian to make medical decisions for you.
A durable power of attorney for healthcare allows you to choose the person you trust most to make important medical decisions on your behalf. This person is known as the agent. The agent can make medical decisions for you if you are unable to communicate your wishes, such as whether to take you off life support if it cannot be reversed or to donate your organs or body to science. The durable power of attorney for healthcare can also name a successor agent if the person you originally chose is unable to serve.
How to Create an Advance Directive
Creating an advance directive is a simple process you can complete with the help of an experienced attorney. Our team at Crain & Wooley can help you create a living will or a durable power of attorney for healthcare that accurately reflects your wishes. We can also help you update your advance directive as your situation or wishes change.
Call us at (972) 945-1610 to speak with a compassionate living will attorney near you.
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It was a pleasure working with Justin Crain, Shelly Joyner, Steve Crosby, and the entire staff at Crain and Wooley. From the moment we walked into their office, we felt valued, cared for and appreciated. Justin took the time to explain to us the benefits of creating a trust and patiently answered all of our questions. My wife and I particularly appreciated their educational emphasis. They provided us with videos and literature that deepened our understanding of the process and purpose of creating a trust. We never felt any pressure during our meetings with them to purchase any legal products or services. They educated us, encouraged us to ask questions, and let us make our own decision. We did decide to create a living trust, and we are very pleased with the results.- William Benninghoff
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