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HIPAA

Though HIPAA is a federal law and not state, you will learn why a HIPAA release should be added, though state law does not address HIPAA. LIVING WILL FAQS AND MORE

This site will answer FAQs, as well as infrequently asked questions, and also will discuss and answer what should be asked, but isn't.

STATE SPECIFIC LIVING WILL FORM FREE

In addition, through this site you may quickly access your state law and state specific living will form for free. This site also contains a discussion of why you should start there, rather than just download a "free living will".

Even if you think you know what a "Living Will" is, please browse the site. This area of law is state specific. (See the FAQ section, but don't stop there.) Also included is more elder law topics.

It is the intention of this organization to educate the public to the current status of the law of living wills and advance directives and to provide the option for obtaining a free living will, or to purchase a living will that actually improves on your state form's weaknesses, as analyzed after the unfortunate, but very useful, Terri Schiavo matter that recently rocked this country.

Specifically, in LIVING WILL FAQS, you will find here a discussion as to what your living will or advance directive state form doesn't say--what it misses, and whether you'd risk being kept alive (EVEN THOUGH YOU HAD YOUR STATE'S LIVING WILL) if you were in the same, very sad, condition that Terri Schiavo was.

EDUCATE YOURSELF AND YOUR LOVED ONES ABOUT LIVING WILL FAQS,OTHER QUESTIONS, AND OTHER ADVANCE DIRECTIVES, INCLUDING HIPAA, AND HEALTH CARE PROXIES.

ABOUT ADVANCE DIRECTIVES:

You may access each state's template form for advance directives, as well as a HIPAA release. Please be aware that the state laws have not yet included a HIPAA release as part of the template. (HIPAA is a federal law!) Prudent planning dictates you should have one added when using the state forms. Navigate the site with the toolbar to the left***

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Though this site is written by an experienced estate planning attorney, there is no attorney-client relationship established through your use of this site, and no legal advice given. Your access and use of any of the forms provided in this site demonstrates your express acceptance of this disclaimer. A personal legal consult with a qualified attorney is ALWAYS recommended.

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