Living Will
One of the choices you must face for the good of your family is whether or not to put together a living will. If you choose not to deal with this issue, your loved ones may be called on to decide whether or not to take measures to keep you alive without understanding your true intentions. If you're interested in helping them avoid that terrible decision, contact our office today to schedule an initial consultation.
Below are a few issues you should consider regarding this document. If you'd like a particularized analysis of your situation, let one of our lawyers help you and your family achieve peace of mind.
What a Living Will Accomplishes
A living will is an instrument that is formulated and signed much like any other official document so that your intentions are laid out clearly for your family. Specifically, a living will specifies whether or not you want to be kept alive if you become seriously ill or are critically injured, and can also specify in which situations you would like to remain on life support if necessary.
Situations that Can Arise
There are all sorts of circumstances and contingencies that can be placed in a living will. For instance, if you become terminally ill with a disease for which there is no cure, you can specify that you'd like to be taken off of life support. However, if you are injured and in a coma, you can specify that you'd like to be kept alive for a period of time in case your condition improves. You can tailor the instrument to your specific needs.
However, you mey need the help of an attorney in order to make sure all of your considerations are properly recorded. Contact Gass Law Office by calling 605.692.4277 today or fill out our contact form on the right to get that process started.