Living Wills

Tucson Living Will Attorney

Helping Clients Make Important Choices to Prepare for the Future

Estate planning can help with many different aspects of your life. From asset protection to having peace of mind about the future, crafting the perfect estate plan can give you and your family members the knowledge that you are prepared for the unexpected. Our legal team can help with many aspects of estate planning, including creating trusts and wills.

One invaluable document is called a living will. Some know this estate planning document as an “advanced directive.” Many families use an Arizona living will to ensure their loved one’s wishes are respected, even if the person can no longer communicate due to illness, injury, or age.

At Doug Newborn Law Firm, LLC, we have the experience and knowledge to create a living will and other legal documents to prepare you for the future. We will respect your desires and goals as we craft the perfect estate plan for your unique family. Call 520-355-1161 now to get answers to your questions regarding living wills, family trusts, and other crucial estate planning documents. We offer a free initial consultation, so there is no risk when you call today!

What Is a Living Will?

Living wills differ from living trusts, which regulate how the person’s assets are handled and passed on. Rather than dealing with asset protection and distribution, the living will dictates how a person’s medical care is handled if they are incapacitated. In other words, if you can’t speak or indicate your wishes, your medical team will have access to answers regarding your care.

When you come to our law office to discuss your living will, we’ll go over your desires and goals regarding your medical care. We’ll assess your wishes and provide answers and direction when making such critical choices. Our legal team will use your answers and information to create a living will that matches your unique situation. When creating a living will, you may also indicate someone who will have medical power of attorney to make crucial decisions on your behalf.

Hiring the right estate planning lawyer can make all the difference for your peace of mind and your family’s well-being in the future. One critical aspect of an Arizona estate plan is indicating how you want doctors to treat you if you can’t communicate on your own. Call Doug Newborn Law Firm, PLLC, for assistance with your living will and other crucial legal documents.

How Does a Living Will Protect My Rights?

No one knows when the day might come that they are injured or ill and need medical care but can’t make critical decisions for themselves. It could come from a sudden severe illness, a car accident, or old age. When you are suddenly or unexpectedly incapacitated, it can be beneficial for your family members to have your wishes in writing. Your living will can help them accommodate your healthcare goals and not have the added stress of making such important decisions at a time of anxiety and mourning.

Some examples of items that may be covered in an Arizona living will include:

  • Medical treatments – You may indicate whether you want resuscitation, feeding or breathing tubes, electric shock treatments, and so on
  • Organ donation – A living will may also dictate whether to donate your organ or body to others in need or for medical research
  • Burial arrangements – You can also indicate how you want your body handled after your death, such as whether you wish for cremation or traditional burial

Call our law firm immediately to discuss these and other arrangements that can be handled through a living will.

What Other Documents Should I Include in My Estate Plan?

No one estate plan is exactly like any other. This variety makes sense as each family and individual is unique and has different standards, goals, and needs. Thankfully, we have access to various legal documents to accommodate our clients’ wishes.

Some estate planning documents that we use regularly and that you may want to consider include:

  • Last will and testament – The last will dictates how the estate executor will distribute assets to beneficiaries. It also names individuals who play a crucial role in estate administration, such as the personal representative and guardian of any minor children
  • Trusts – Trusts, including family trusts, charitable trusts, revocable trusts, special needs trusts, and irrevocable trusts, play a crucial role in asset protection and distribution
  • Powers of attorney – If you choose not to manage your affairs or want a durable power of attorney who can handle your finances, health care, and other matters, our law firm can help set up a power of attorney

At our Arizona law firm, we regularly help clients with vastly different plans and goals when estate planning. Our range of experiences allows us to work with various documents and structures. We’ll apply our knowledge and experience to give your family members the secure future they deserve. Call now for your free initial consultation.

Should You Hire Our Tucson Living Will Attorney?

Our legal team is happy to answer your questions and help you find the solutions you need for your estate planning questions. We have experience helping trustees and personal representatives administer trusts and estates. We can also help concerned family members verify whether their loved one was of sound mind or whether their documents are valid. We also help families avoid the expensive, time-consuming probate process whenever possible.

Moreover, we are here to help you prepare for the future so your loved ones can enjoy the life of wealth and security you have in mind. Preparing for your eventual death includes providing instructions on how to handle your medical care. We’ll help draft a living will, medical power of attorney, and any other documents you need to have peace of mind moving into the future.

The leading attorney at Doug Newborn Law Firm, PLLC, has vast legal experience, including serving as a JAG in the U.S. Air Force. Attorney Newborn applies his skills, determination, care, and honesty in every case. We’ll work tirelessly to get you the results you need in your estate planning matter. Call us now at 520-355-1161 to schedule your free consultation!