{"id":876,"date":"2018-05-07T15:39:38","date_gmt":"2018-05-07T22:39:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/?p=876"},"modified":"2023-07-24T17:57:17","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T17:57:17","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-a-living-will","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/what-you-need-to-know-about-a-living-will\/","title":{"rendered":"What you need to know about a living will"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most people don&#8217;t want to think about the end of their lives. Imagine someone you love is unconscious, with no hope to recover. That person is unable to make decisions. They can&#8217;t tell you what it feels like, and can&#8217;t tell you to let go or hold on. This is why creating\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/3-differences-between-will-trust\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a living will<\/a>\u00a0is so important.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of burdening your family with end of life decisions, tell them what you want. By doing so, you give yourself and your family peace of mind. As you set up your estate plan,\u00a0 include a living will to spell out your wishes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/what-you-need-to-know-about-a-living-will\/#What_Is_a_Living_Will\" >What Is a Living Will?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/what-you-need-to-know-about-a-living-will\/#How_Does_a_Living_Will_Protect_You\" >How Does a Living Will Protect You?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/webtechs-designs.com\/2023Ogborne\/what-you-need-to-know-about-a-living-will\/#Understanding_Emotional_Concerns\" >Understanding Emotional Concerns<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Living_Will\"><\/span>What Is a Living Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Similar to a last will and testament, a living will is a legal document to <a href=\"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/10-events-impact-estate-plan\/\">describe your final wishes<\/a>. Instead of asset distribution, it focuses on medical decisions. The document controls what will happen if you are ever unable to make decisions while being permanently unconscious or terminally ill. It tells your loved ones what to do when you are unable.<\/p>\n<p>A living will is much broader than a document that tells when to let go of a loved one. You can use it to plan for pain management, medical treatment, and comfort care. It should let your loved ones know the care you want in addition to what you do not want.<\/p>\n<p>A living will\u00a0names the person, your Representative, who will communicate your wishes. They will work with your medical team to make sure they carry out what you want. If you are unable to make decisions for yourself, this puts someone in place to do so on your behalf.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_a_Living_Will_Protect_You\"><\/span>How Does a Living Will Protect You?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before a living will kicks in, your doctor will say that you meet the criteria. A doctor must say you will never regain consciousness or will never recover from your illness. The doctor must also determine that you cannot decide for yourself. Until both of these things are true, the document does not take effect.<\/p>\n<p>You can make amendments to a living will at any time, or revoke it entirely. But until you do, it is binding. Creating a living will lifts a burden from those who would otherwise have to guess what you want.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Emotional_Concerns\"><\/span>Understanding Emotional Concerns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At first, a living will could make you or your loved ones anxious. It can be uncomfortable to think about dying. However, writing out your wishes lets you go on without having to think about it. It gives your family the information they need to make the decisions you desire. They don&#8217;t have to decide, because you took care of it.<\/p>\n<p>A living will is an important tool to help your loved ones move on when you pass. When you are ready to set up your end of life plans, <a href=\"https:\/\/ogbornelaw.com\/contact\/\">contact Ogborne Law<\/a>. We can help with all of your estate planning needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A living will protects you and your family by letting you make the end of life decisions now. 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