Living Wills & Advance Directives
Planning for the future includes making provisions for your healthcare preferences. At Reda & Des Jardins, we help you create living wills and advance directives to ensure that your medical wishes are respected, even if you’re unable to communicate them yourself.
What Are Living Wills and Advance Directives?
- Living Wills: A living will is a legal document that outlines your preferences for medical treatment in situations where you are unable to make decisions, such as terminal illness or permanent unconsciousness. It can specify the types of life-sustaining treatments you do or do not want, such as resuscitation, mechanical ventilation, or feeding tubes.
- Advance Directives: Advance directives include living wills and other documents, such as healthcare powers of attorney, that designate someone to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are incapacitated. These documents provide guidance to your family and healthcare providers, ensuring your wishes are followed.
Why Are Living Wills and Advance Directives Important?
- Ensuring Your Wishes Are Honored: By clearly documenting your medical preferences, you ensure that your wishes are respected, even if you cannot communicate them yourself.
- Reducing Family Burden: Living wills and advance directives provide clear guidance to your loved ones, reducing the emotional burden of making difficult medical decisions during a crisis.
- Preventing Disputes: Advance directives help prevent conflicts among family members and healthcare providers by providing a clear statement of your wishes.
How We Can Help:
- Personalized Planning: We work with you to understand your values and preferences, helping you create a living will and advance directives that reflect your wishes.
- Comprehensive Support: We provide guidance on all aspects of advance directives, ensuring that your documents are legally sound and comprehensive.
- Ongoing Review: We offer continued support to update your documents as your circumstances or preferences change.
Contact Us
Ensure your healthcare wishes are respected. Contact Reda & Des Jardins today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can assist you with your living wills and advance directives.
