What is an Advance Medical Directive?
An Advance Medical Directive is a legal document that allows you to make decisions about your health care in case you can’t speak for yourself. It’s sometimes called a living will or health care directive. This document informs doctors and your loved ones what kind of medical treatment you do or do not want if you’re seriously ill, injured, or unconscious. It helps ensure your wishes are known and respected, even when you can’t communicate them yourself.
What information might be needed?
An Advance Medical Directive usually includes two parts. The first is your medical wishes—what treatments you want or don’t want, such as life support or feeding tubes. The second names a health care representative, someone you trust to speak on your behalf. This person, also known as a health care power of attorney, can talk to doctors and make decisions for you if needed.
Why is an Advance Medical Directive important?
Without an Advance Medical Directive, your family might have to guess what you would want, or worse, disagree with one another. This can be emotionally stressful during an already difficult time. Having a directive in place gives everyone clarity and peace of mind. It also helps your doctors follow your wishes without hesitation.
Is an Advance Medical Directive legally recognized in Indiana?
Yes, Indiana recognizes Advance Medical Directives, including both living wills and health care power of attorney forms. As long as they are completed and signed according to state rules, they are legally binding. You do not need a lawyer to create one, but working with a lawyer ensures everything is done correctly and reflects your exact wishes.
Let Us Help You Plan Ahead
Planning for your future health care may feel uncomfortable, but it’s one of the most thoughtful things you can do for your loved ones. Finderson Law LLC can help you create a clear and legally sound Advance Medical Directive that protects your choices. Finderson Law LLC offers free consultations to discuss your case. Give us a call at (260) 420-8600, use the chat box on our website, or text us using the website link!
We are always here to help bring our clients comfort, hope and ease regarding the complications of the law. As attorneys Roger Finderson and Delaney Finderson are now licensed in Florida, Finderson Law LLC is here to help you draft a will that protects your wishes and your loved ones. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and get started on your peace of mind. Contact us today to get started—because your voice should always be heard, even if you can’t speak.
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