Living Wills (Advanced Decisions)
If you are concerned about receiving certain healthcare and/or medical treatments in the future, and would like to avoid certain procedures, we can assist with drafting an Advanced Decision. Advanced Decisions used to be known as Living Wills. These are legally binding documents that specify any treatments that you do not wish to undergo should you become unable to speak for yourself in the future. Examples of such procedures include artificial hydration or artificial ventilation.
If you would like to speak to us in confidence about any questions or queries that you may have, please contact us for a friendly informal chat. If you think that an Advanced Decision may be useful for you, please read our useful guide and then call us for free advice.
Advanced Decisions
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A Living Will is now known as an Advanced Decision. This is a legally binding statement to say which medical treatments you would wish to refuse in the future, should you become ill and lose capacity.
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Put simply, no. It is not compulsory to make an Advanced Decision. However, it is a good idea to create one if you wish not to have certain treatments. These can include artificial hydration, CPR, and many other interventions.
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Anyone who wishes to avoid certain medical treatments should create an Advanced Decision. With our help, it’s an easy process. If you are thinking of creating Lasting Powers of Attorney, you may also want to consider creating an Advanced Decision.
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We are happy to assist you with creating you AD. It is important to have all the relevant information to hand, so please see our Guide to Advanced Decisions here before you begin. Once you have read and understood the basics, please get in touch with us and we will go through the process in more detail with you. If you are considering drawing up an Advanced Decision, you may also wish to create Lasting Powers of Attorney. Please see our LPA guide.
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Our prices are very competitive, but they vary depending on customers’ requirements. However, before we proceed, we will always make sure that you understand and are happy with our charges.
