12Law Arrow 12Law Arrow  Easy Questions  
12Law Arrow 12Law Arrow Instant Legal Documents
 
 
FINANCIAL & MARITAL

Cohabitation Agreement coming soon!
Separation Agreement coming soon!
No-Fault Divorce coming soon!
Bankruptcy coming soon!
 
 

What is a Living Will in Zip Code 51444

What is a Living Will in Zip Code 51444

A Living Will or health care declaration is a document that describes the kind of medical care you want to receive when you are incapacitated and can no longer speak for yourself.

A Living Will or health care declaration is often paired with a Power of Attorney for health care. In the power of attorney for healthcare, you choose a person to act as your health care agent and who will be responsible for making health care decisions for you if you are incapacitated. A living will or healthcare directive paired with a power of attorney for health care are sometimes combined together into one document called an "advance directive".

Advanced directives have different names in different states:

• Health Care Declaration
• Directive to Physicians
• Health Care Directive
• Medical Directive

Other terms that refer to durable Power of Attorney for health care:

• Medical Power of Attorney
• Power of Attorney for Health Care
• Designation of Surrogate
• Patient Advocate Designation

Other terms for health care agent:

• Attorney-in-Fact for Health Care
• Patient Advocate
• Health Care Proxy
• Surrogate
• Health Care Representative

Contents of a Living Will

You can put instructions in your living will pertaining to the types of treatment you want or do not want. These wishes will be the medical care you will receive when the time comes. You can include details of various care types which may include:

• Life prolonging medical care: this includes treatments like CPR, diagnostic test, dialysis, blood transfusions, drug administration, use of a respirator and surgery.

• Food and water: intravenous feeding can prolong the life of unconscious patients.

• Pain management: medical care that relieves pain, symptoms, and stress caused by serious or terminal illnesses, improving patients' quality of life.

Most people who create their Living Will consider not only their own preferences but also those of their family. Deciding on the kind of end-of-life care you want may not be easy.

How to Make a Living Will

Every state has their own requirements for making a living will so it would be best to check out the free preview of the Living Will for you and your state at 12Law.com.

Living wills need to be signed by you and be witnessed or notarized, depending on the requirements of your state law.





What to Do after Signing your Will

Make several copies of your living will and give a copy to:

• Family member
• Doctor(s)
• Health care agent
• Hospital or facility care

Remember that your living will can only take effect if those who are treating you know about its existence. It might be a difficult issue to discuss with your family, yet it is best to let them know your wishes and to share your living will with them. It will relieve them of heart wrenching decisions when the time comes.
 
Personalize & Print a Free IA Living Will Create This Document
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Related Legal Services near Zip Code 51444
Peters Law Office
309 1st St E Ste 1
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-9992
Attorneys,  Criminal Law Attorneys,  Family Law Attorneys,  Divorce Attorneys,  Personal Injury Law
Antonuccio Law & Mediation
PO Box 2507
Iowa City, IA 52244
(319) 430-9178
Attorneys,  Criminal Law Attorneys,  Mediation Services,  Juvenile Law Attorneys,  Arbitration & Med
Bozwell Law Office
204 W Water St
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 437-7110
General Practice Attorneys, Attorneys
Ristvedt Steven K
309 1st St E # 1
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-6959
General Practice Attorneys, Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Craig Wilson & Flickinger
316 1st St E
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-6061
General Practice Attorneys, Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Roberts Daryl E
110 3rd Ave SW
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-6046
General Practice Attorneys, Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Mc Clintock Gary F
317 1st St E
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-6011
Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Counties of Missouri Linn County
109 High St
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 895-5312
Criminal Law Attorneys, Attorneys
Fors Kevin A
131 S Ash St
Harcourt, IA 50544
(515) 354-5253
Attorneys
Rothman Law Office
408 3rd St NE
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-4964
Attorneys
Robert Murphy
609 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-4956
Attorneys
Rothman Sarah
313 1/2 1st St E
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-4947
Attorneys
Elson & Fulton Attys
203 NE Idaho St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4621
Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Norris Verle W
203 NE Idaho St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4613
General Practice Attorneys, Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Swisher & Cohrt P.L.C.
2300 Swan Lake Blvd Ste 302
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-4488
Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Mclaren James
1725 Olympic Ave
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-4457
Attorneys
Willier Jonathan
303 W State St
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 437-4095
General Practice Attorneys, Attorneys
Osvald Jr Joseph A & Betty
2337 200th St
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-4094
Attorneys
Harden Law Office
322 1st St E
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-3679
Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Goedken Joseph P
105 W Van Buren St
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-3251
Attorneys
Orsborn, Milani, Mitchell & Goedken, L.L.P.
105 W Van Buren St
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-3251
Accident & Property Damage Attorneys,  Attorneys,  Criminal Law Attorneys,  Family Law Attorneys,  G
Milani James G
105 W Van Buren St
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-3251
Attorneys, Legal Service Plans
Dunakey & Klatt PC
221 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-2590
Attorneys,  Legal Service Plans,  Bankruptcy Services,  Bankruptcy Law Attorneys
Grothe Bradley M
101 E Van Buren St
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-2446
Attorneys,  Probate Law Attorneys,  Real Estate Attorneys,  General Practice Attorneys,  Legal Servi
12Law.com   |  NASHVILLE, TN USA   |  CONTACT US