Springdale, AR asked in Estate Planning for Arkansas

Q: Is it possible to include a health care direction as part of my will, or must they be drafted as separate documents?

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Kenneth V Zichi
Kenneth V Zichi
Answered
  • Estate Planning Lawyer
  • Fowlerville, MI

A: Think about this. A will is effective only after you have died. Will medical direction be useful then? Of course you need a separate document!

Seek a local estate planning lawyer to both prepare a valid Will and valid Powers of Attorney and / or Medical directives to insure your wishes are fulfilled.

-- This answer is offered for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney/client relationship.

I am licensed to practice in Michigan only. Please seek competent local legal help if you feel you need legal advice

Skye Martin
Skye Martin
Answered
  • Little Rock, AR
  • Licensed in Arkansas

A: They need to be separate documents. You might also want to consider a living will, which states your end-of-life directives. If you own real property then you might want a trust as well. I'd recommend going over all of your options with an attorney. There are a lot of documents that might be helpful for you and your family.

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