Living Will Declaration

What is a Living Will Declaration?

You have the right to control decisions relating to your own medical care, including the decision to have life-sustaining procedures withheld or withdrawn in instances where you are diagnosed as having a terminal and irreversible condition as certified, in writing, by two physicians, one of which is your attending physician.

The Louisiana legislature has determined that the artificial prolongation of life for a person diagnosed as having a terminal and irreversible condition may cause loss of individual and personal dignity which secures a burdensome existence to the person while providing nothing medically necessary or beneficial to the person. It’s difficult to make a decision to authorize the withdrawal of life support machines for someone you love.

The purpose of our living will laws is to allow you to tell your family and your doctors what your wishes are regarding life support machines and whether or not you wish the provision of a feeding tube and/or artificial hydration so that your family does not have to make those final decision(s) should you present and are diagnosed to be in such a terminal and irreversible condition. You’ve made your decision(s) for them in advance by signing your living will. By taking this action NOW, you alleviate emotional and potential financial burden on your loved ones who will have to make the decisions for you then…if you don’t plan ahead of time.

You may make a written living will (also known as a “declaration”), at any time, which directs the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures if you have a terminal and irreversible condition. Your written living will must be signed by you in the presence of two witnesses. The witnesses must not be related to you by blood or marriage, and a witness must not be someone who would inherit from you when you die.

Contact Our Estate Planning Attorneys Today

The Poche’ Estate Planning Law Firm has worked with clients from all walks of life to plan their estates. We are intimately familiar with the options you have regarding life support systems and Living Will Declarations in your estate plan, and we can use our knowledge to help you implement your goals through the use of appropriate estate planning tools necessary to look after your estate.

During your initial complimentary visit at our office, we will discuss what’s important to you; what you hope to accomplish; and the special concerns you may have. We will then help you choose the best “next steps” for your family. After you choose your family’s plan, and with our help and guidance, you will be able to preserve your hard-earned assets and take care of your loved ones in your legal estate plan. We are here to serve as YOUR LEGAL COMPASS TO LIFE!

Please contact Poche Estate Planning law firm now to get started. We are ready to help with all of your estate planning needs.

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