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Living Will Services

A living will, often called an Advance Health Care Directive, is a document which states your wishes for end-of-life medical care, in the event you are incapacitated and unable to speak yourself.

Your wishes for medical treatment may not be known or honored without valid documents directing your health care. To avoid having your family members be required to go to court, arguing over what’s best for you, to avoid this type of outcome, preparing two basic legal documents are recommended – a Living Will and a Patient Advocate Designation also known as a Durable Medical Power of Attorney.

Michigan does not have a statute authorizing Living Wills. However, it is advisable to create a Living Will. Federal law allows a person to direct his or her own health care — and a Living Will is an important tool for doing just that. A living will provides your loved ones with direction, if they are called upon to make these decisions on your behalf.

DURABLE MEDICAL POWER OF ATTORNEY

A durable medical power of attorney, or, often called a durable power of attorney for health care, is the Michigan sanctioned document that designates a trusted person as your agent to carry out your health care wishes. This person is named the Patient Advocate. The Patient Advocate communicates on your behalf your health care desires when you are unable to communicate your wishes and oversee your medical care and make health care decisions. It is important that you review your wishes with your agent to clarify the treatments you do or do not want.

It is recommended to plan ahead regarding the assistance you may require in managing your health care. To make this easier, some states combine a durable power of attorney for health care and health care declaration into a single form, commonly called an “advance health care directive.”

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Client Review

“Went to see Ed Gudeman for a Will and Testament. Mr. Gudeman explained about Wills versus Trusts and all the laws surrounding each and what would be best for our situation. We were amazed how much information needs to be collected to use in the trust. It took about 6 weeks to compile everything and then a draft copy was given to us to read and correct any mistakes,errors or changes. Working with the legal assistant Samantha was very easy and reassuring. I will recommend Gudeman and Associates to anyone that needs their Will or Trust set up.”
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Attorney Edward J. Gudeman

Edward J. Gudeman

Attorney Brian A. Rookard

Brian A. Rookard

Attorney Katherine Shinn

Katherine Shinn

Attorney Jon M. Silver

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At Gudeman & Associates, we proudly serve clients throughout Michigan and neighboring states, offering seamless, virtual legal support for a variety of matters. With cutting-edge technology, we make it easy to schedule virtual meetings, securely share documents, and maintain constant communication, ensuring that distance is never a barrier to personalized, high-quality legal representation. Whether you're nearby or several states away, our team is committed to making the legal process as straightforward and stress-free as possible.

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