Is It Legal?
The quick answer is yes.
A living will is a legal document in which you state your wishes about certain kinds of medical treatments and life-prolonging procedures. Generally, a living will needs to be in writing and takes effect if you can't communicate your own health care decisions. A living will may also be called a health care directive, advance directive, declaration or directive to physicians. You have the right to direct your health care under federal law.
Since a living will is a written declaration of intention at a time when you are unable to personally direct your health care, the issue is if your health care facility or health care provider will abide by the wishes expressed in your living will. Generally, health care givers want to abide by your living will but because of the potential litigation associated with health care, they might be reluctant to do so unless they can be assured that it meets certain requirements. To meet those requirements, your living will must be available to your health care providers, must be signed by you, must be properly witnessed and must clearly state your intentions.
ContractPal's My Living Will helps you meet all of the requirements. Your living is always available. You can easily and securely share it with others. You can decide who has access and when. And, if you become incapacitated, those with whom you have shared it can make sure it is available when it is needed. ContractPal's My Living Will also helps meet the other requirements. ContractPal's My Living Will generates a living will that is easy to understand and specific to your state. And, ContractPal's My Living Will guides you through the steps necessary to properly complete and get your living will signed.
