Advanced Directives: Living Wills

Discuss the advantages of completing vs. the consequences of neglecting to complete a a Living Will with your loved one.

A living will (also referred to as “advanced directives”) and tends to answer questions like:

1. Who do I want to make decisions for me when I can't?

2. What kind of medical treatment do I want or don't want?

3. How comfortable do I want to be?

4. How do I want people to treat me?

5. What do I want my loved ones to know?

An elder law attorney can help you with this document. The American Bar Association andThe National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys are two great resources for finding an Elder Law Attorney in your area.

A simple and efficient option is to use Legal Zoom. LegalZoom can quickly assist you in creating many of the legal documents you need.

Additionally, many local universities, community organizations, and local Area Agencies on Aging provide elder law workshops, and even provide free legal counsel to those in need. A university with a law school is a great place to begin your search.

Remember to upload your documents to Magnus Health Portal so that all of your important documents are in an accessible, secure location.