Living Will: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Understand how to provide legal instructions for your medical care if you become unable to communicate your own healthcare decisions.
A Living Will, sometimes referred to as advanced directives, is a way to provide legal instructions for your medical care in the event that you become incapacitated.
Who it's for
This is available to any adult.
What you get
By creating a Living Will, you ensure that your specific medical preferences are documented. This provides you with a way to guide your healthcare decisions through legal instructions if you reach a state where you can no longer communicate or make decisions for yourself.
What it costs you
There are costs associated with this process, specifically regarding notary fees required to formalize the document.
The catch to know
It is important to understand the specific requirements for making these instructions effective. You must ensure that your document is properly registered in the national registry to ensure it is recognized and can be acted upon by medical professionals.
How to apply
- Determine your medical preferences and how you wish to be treated in different scenarios.
- Visit a notary to formalize your instructions through the legal process.
- Verify that your document has been successfully added to the national registry.
- Confirm with your healthcare providers that they are aware of your documented wishes.