Get Legal Advice for Creating a Living Will
An Advance Directive, also known as a Living Will, is a legal document that allows you to make your wishes known regarding end-of-life decisions in advance, in case you are ever unable to do so. It can also include other provisions and is essential to any Estate Plan.
Our most popular personal & family plan includes a Living Will provided by a provider lawyer at no additional charge.
Get peace of mind
Living Wills dictate the type of medical treatment you wish to receive should you be incapacitated and unable to make decisions on your own. Without a Living Will in place, you leave gut wrenching decisions to your loved ones.
A Living Will eliminates uncertainty when emotions are naturally high and when family members may have conflicting wishes. While nobody likes to think about the end of their life, preparing now can provide peace of mind for you and your family.
Because laws vary from state to state, it is crucial you seek assistance from a lawyer related to this document. This can help ensure that an individual’s healthcare wishes are carried out, and provide family and friends with clear and unambiguous directions in a medical emergency or end-of-life situation. Join LegalShield today and contact your provider law firm for assistance.
Keep it flexible
Medical procedures, technology, and ethics are constantly evolving. Your life and your family change over time. Some common reasons people update a Living Will include:
- Diagnosis or new information about your health
- Changes to your healthcare wishes
- Loss of a loved one
- Changes in medical technology
- Changes to health care law
- Moving to a new state
A Living Will remains legally binding until it is formally revoked. As the world, and your situation changes, you should keep your Estate Plan up-to-date.
Be prepared
Making difficult medical decisions today helps your family worry less now, and prevents stressful uncertainty during a medical emergency. Regardless of your age or current health, you should consider and legally establish the type of care you’d like so that your family isn’t asked to make the tough calls in the midst of an emotional medical emergency.
An Estate Planning lawyer will walk you through the common medical scenarios you should consider and how to address each, so your Living Will is comprehensive and legally enforceable should you need it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Estate planning lawyers help create legal documents such as will, power of attorney, and living trust so your wishes are clear and legally protected. They ensure that everything is done right so your family doesn’t have to figure it out later.
If you don’t have an estate plan, the government decides who gets your belongings and who raises your kids, not you. A plan lets you control what happens and takes the burden off your family during an already difficult time.
No, a Will is just one part of an estate plan. A complete estate plan usually also includes a power of attorney, a living will, and sometimes, a trust.
While you’re not required to use a lawyer, we strongly advise using one to make sure that your documents are prepared correctly. If they’re not, the court may reject them. A lawyer makes sure that your plan holds up when your family needs it most.
Most people need a will, a durable power of attorney, and a living will. A trust may also make sense, depending on your situation.
There’s now time like the present to plan, because life is unpredictable. You don’t need to be old or wealthy to have a plan. If you have kids, own anything, or care who makes medical decisions for you, plan today.
A lawyer can help people clearly outline how their assets should be distributed after they pass away. Lawyers ensure all documents are legally sound and tailored to meet your personal and family needs. Also, they can help set up trusts, name executors, and update plans as life circumstances change, offering peace of mind and legal protection.
For over 50 years, LegalShield has made it affordable and easy for its members to connect with its network of vetted, dedicated law firms across the United States and parts of Canada. Lawyers average 22 years of experience. Please note that LegalShield provides access to legal services offered by a network of provider law firms to its members.
It’s the process of deciding what happens to your money, home, and assets after you pass away, and who makes decisions for you if you’re too sick to speak for yourself.
Generally speaking, it’s a good idea to get legal advice on any Wills and estates issues to ensure that your rights, and those of your loved ones, are protected.
Pretty much everyone. If you have kids, own anything, have money in a bank account, or care about what happens to your things after you’re gone, an estate plan is a good idea.
Instead of paying a lawyer by the hour, you pay a small membership fee for access to a provider law firm in your state for the legal services membership you select. Prices and coverage vary depending on the membership services you select.
Hiring lawyers the usual way can cost hundreds per hour. But with LegalShield you pay a recurring fee and get access to experienced lawyers who can help with any number of estate planning issues.
Your law firm advises on probate under every plan. Premium members qualify for simplified probate when the provider firm prepared the Will, available 180 days after membership starts and where state law allows.
Membership applications are reviewed within 72 hours. Once approved, you can contact your lawyer and use all the perks of your membership.
Plans start at $39.95 a month with no hourly fees for covered documents. A trust on the Premium plan has a $250 fee per person.
LegalShield Membership applications are reviewed within 72 hours. Once your membership is approved, contact your law firm to start your Will right away. No waiting period applies for the preparation of a Will.