Godfrey Living Will Attorney
Decisions about your assets and future health care, articulated in documents like a living will, are far too important to leave to chance. To help ensure these critical arrangements are legally valid, enforceable and precisely reflect your wishes, it is essential to handle them through proper legal channels.
For over four decades, Farrell, Hamilton & Julian, P.C., has guided Godfrey residents through crucial estate planning decisions, including living wills. Our Illinois team brings accounting backgrounds and financial insight to your health care directives, serving clients throughout Madison, Jersey and Macoupin counties with clear explanations of complex legal matters in straightforward language.
What Are Living Wills?
A living will is a written statement detailing your health care preferences for end-of-life care. It guides doctors and family when you cannot speak for yourself, covering treatments like resuscitation or tube feeding. In Illinois, it applies only to terminal conditions and must follow strict legal standards.
Our team can help ensure your living will align with state laws.
Why You Need A Living Will
Everyone needs a living will to help ensure their medical wishes are respected. Without one, family members or doctors may make decisions you would not want, causing stress or conflict. A living will provides peace of mind and control in the following ways:
- Clarity for loved ones: It removes guesswork, sparing family from tough choices.
- Legal protection: Helps ensure your wishes are followed under Illinois law.
- Reduces disputes: A living will can prevent disagreements among family members.
- Personalized care: Reflects your values and preferences.
Crafting a living will involves precise legal steps to meet Illinois requirements. Mistakes can render it invalid, leaving your wishes unprotected. Worry not because our experienced lawyers handle every detail, helping ensure your document is airtight.
Protect Your Health Care Decisions Today
Trust Farrell, Hamilton & Julian, P.C., to protect your future. Our attorneys bring their financial acumen and legal knowledge to every estate planning matter. Schedule a meeting at our Godfrey office by calling 618-208-0263 or reaching out through our website. Together, we will create a living will that truly reflects your wishes and provides clarity for your loved ones.