Living Will FAQs

Here are answers to some Living Will faqs:

1. What Is a Living Will?

2. What's the authority for my right to make a Living Will?

3. What is required if I want to execute a Living Will?

4. How do I get a Living Will?

5. What is the difference between a Living Will and a Power of Attorney?

6. If I have a Living Will, do I also need a health care proxy?

YES! The appointment of a Health Care Agent or Medical Proxy is highly recommended, even though you have executed a living will. In fact, the health care agent, or proxy may be the most significant document you execute. Take every opportunity to make your wishes known.

7. Should my documents contain a HIPAA Release?

The documents appointing another to act for you when you are unable to convey your wishes, (see the links to the FAQs) should contain and be properly executed with a HIPAA release.

For more information pertaining to your state's living will, click, Living Will FAQs - STATE by STATE