Living Wills

Detroit Area Living Will Lawyer

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There has been a lot of talk in the media lately about living wills. The purpose of a living will is to lay out your wishes for medical treatment and long-term care should you become incapacitated by injury or illness. Even though living wills are not recognized in the Michigan state courts, a living will gives your loved ones clear direction if they are called upon to make these decisions on your behalf. If you pair your living will with a power of attorney, loved ones will understand your wishes and will have the legal authority to ensure they are carried out.

Why do I need a living will?
As mentioned above, a living will addresses the question of what extraordinary measures you would want taken in a health care emergency. By making your wishes clear, you can avoid much heartache and pain for your loved-ones. Important end-of-life decisions should be made by you, not by a court. A properly-drafted living will, when accompanied by a trusted person appointed your durable power of attorney, helps ensure that health-care providers abide by your wishes, not the wishes of somebody else.

Why now?
As with wills and trusts, drafting a living will forces us to confront uncomfortable issues. However, life is unpredictable; therefore it is important to have your wishes clearly stated in legal documents now. The Financial Law Group will make this process as simple and stress-free as possible for you. We will ensure that the documents are properly drafted, and iron-clad - ensuring that the decisions you make today can not be challenged by anyone in the future. To find out more or to schedule and appointment, please contact the Financial Law Group, P.C., today.