Living wills are important legal documents for all Alabama residents, but they are often overlooked. The actual process of creating a living will in Alabama can be straightforward with the help of experienced legal professionals. There are many benefits to establishing your own living will in Alabama, as we hope to establish in this brief article. Let’s take a closer look at an important, but sometimes overlooked aspect of estate planning in Alabama: creating a living will.
What is a Living Will
In Alabama, a living will is a legal document that declares your will and wishes in the case that you suffer a medical condition where you are alive, but unable to make important decisions. Essentially, a living will is your outline that you leave detailing your wishes regarding medical treatment when you are incapacitated. This can include directions for the use of procedures such as resuscitation and ventilation, among others.
Living wills are incredibly important, both in Alabama and across the country, because of a number of reasons. Firstly, they make it clear to your family and to medical professionals what your wishes are regarding a situation like this. This way, should you fall into such a medical state, there is no confusion regarding your wishes. Additionally, living wills are important because they remove the stress and mental burden that can be placed on loved ones forced to make medical decisions for you in the absence of a living will. Making these kinds of decisions for a loved one can obviously become an incredibly difficult and stressful situation to navigate. So, creating a living will is not only a service to yourself, but also to your family.
Creating a Living Will in Alabama
The process of creating a living will in Alabama is relatively simple. Seeking the advice and guidance of an estate planning legal professional is always a good idea when creating said living will. With the help of an Alabama estate planning law firm, you can quickly begin the process of establishing your living will.
In the living will, you will detail your preferences regarding medical care when you are unable to make medical decisions for yourself. This can include moral/religious obligations regarding certain procedures, as well as other general preferences. Once the living will has been completed, it will need to be signed by two qualified witnesses or notarized.
Estate Planning and Living Will Services with MM&G
If you are looking to establish your living will in Alabama, the experienced estate planning legal professionals at Muncie, Mattson, & Gunter would be happy to help. MM&G is a trusted Alabama legal firm that specializes in estate planning services including creating living wills in Alabama.
If you’d like more information on our estate planning legal services, consider giving us a call today. You can also send us an email. We would be happy to help you complete this legal process by the book, in a quick and stress-free manner. Doing so relieves stress both from yourself and from your family. Reach out to get started!