Living Wills
estate planning
Advance Directives
Our Mesa living wills attorney in Arizona wants you to know that a living will is an essential estate planning document, especially for senior adults. It works alongside a medical power of attorney, allowing you to communicate your wishes to:
Your Family
The Hospital
Your Doctors
This document outlines your preferences regarding the use of artificial life support or feeding mechanisms when you are in an irreversible, terminal condition.
"End-of-Life Decisions: Preventing Family Disputes"
One of the most infamous court battles was the Terri Schiavo case in Florida, where her husband and parents fought for years over whether to remove her from life support.
Every estate plan, whether it’s a simple will or a revocable living trust, should include a living will to address such difficult but real scenarios.
