Living Wills (Advance Directives): Protecting Your Future Now
At Trevillian Law, our lawyers educate clients on the importance of planning for the unexpected and work to ensure that their wishes will be known and respected in the event that a health crisis or any other circumstance leaves them unable to speak for themselves.
Our comprehensive services in the areas of living wills and advance directives are designed to help you create customized legal documents with the power to accomplish your goals. Most notably, your living will can specify what kinds of medical interventions you approve or reject if you lose the capacity to make your own choices at the time of a crisis.
Defining Living Wills And Advance Directives
Living wills in Maryland are called advance directives. This planning tool lets you choose a health care agent to make medical decisions for you when your doctor determines that you are incapacitated or unable to make them yourself.
Under your Advance Directive, your health care agent can access and view your medical information, discuss treatments and procedures and inform doctors about what medical actions should be taken. Their far-reaching powers and capabilities are like those of medical power of attorney agents. You can appoint anyone you want to oversee your advance directive.
Why Choose Trevillian Law For Living Will Preparation?
At Trevillian Law, our attorneys are dedicated to providing compassionate and professional legal services to our community. Here’s why you should choose them for your living will needs:
- Community ties: Our attorneys were born and raised in the area, giving them a deep understanding of local laws and regulations.
- Experience: With years of law practice behind our lawyers, they have honed their skills in dealing with complex legal matters related to living wills and advance directives.
- Personalized attention: Our team treats each client with the utmost care and attention, ensuring that their unique needs and concerns are addressed effectively.
- Empowerment through knowledge: Our lawyers believe in empowering our clients with knowledge. They are ready to guide you through the legal process step by step.
- Flexible consultations: We offer free consultations and flexible office hours, making it convenient for you to seek legal guidance when you need it most.
- Trust and integrity: We are a firm built on a foundation of trust, honesty and integrity, and our attorneys will work to ensure that your rights and wishes will be protected at all times.
Our compassionate team is here to guide you through the process, empowering you with the knowledge and legal tools needed to safeguard your wishes and protect your rights.
Is An Advance Directive Necessary?
We always offer an advance directive option in our will and estate planning. Though you can opt out of it, our lawyers will encourage you to take advantage of your right to choose someone as your health care agent.
If you have a severe or unpredictable medical condition and the worst happens, then your agent will take your place and make the decisions you need and want regarding your health. To summarize, advance directives enable someone you trust to make informed choices on your behalf if you cannot do so yourself.
Protect Yourself Before A Health Care Crisis
Are you ready to take control of your future health care decisions? Contact Trevillian Law today by email or at 410-609-9987 for a free consultation.
Don’t leave your future health care decisions to chance. Let us equip you with the legal tools you need to protect your rights and ensure that your wishes are known and respected. Our compassionate team is here to guide you every step of the way.