How to Write Your Own Living Will

by Haman, Edward A.

• ISBN13: 9781572483941
• ISBN10: 1572483946
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-05-01
• Publisher: Sourcebooks Inc

Summary

How to Write Your Own Living Will is a complete, easy-to-use guide to preparing your own living will without the expense of an attorney. This book walks you through filling out the necessary documents for your state and offers helpful advice about notifying your family. From the laws surrounding living wills to actually using the document, this book provides you with all the information and forms you need to ensure that your wishes are carried out.

Author Biography

Edward A. Haman received his law degree from the University of Toledo. He has practiced law in Florida, Michigan and Hawaii, and has served as a Michigan Circuit Court domestic relations hearing officer

Table of Contents

Using Self-Help Law Books	p. VII
Introduction	p. XI
Living Wills and Related Documents	p. 1
Living Wills
Living Will Choices
Basic Documents for Your Protection
Lawyers	p. 7
Selecting a Lawyer
Working with a Lawyer
The Law Concerning Living Wills	p. 13
The Law in Your State
Legal Research
Writing Your Living Will	p. 21
Living Will Choices
Living Wills and Specific Situations
Witnesses
Notarized Signatures
Using Your Living Will	p. 31
Living Wills and Emergency Medical Care
Other Health Care Forms	p. 35
Health Care Power of Attorney
Directives for Specific Medical Procedures
"Do Not Resuscitate" Orders
Revoking a Living Will
Statement of Desires
Glossary	p. 41
State Laws	p. 45
State Law Reference Guide	p. 83
Forms	p. 91
Index	p. 231
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