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It’s never too late or too early to begin drawing up your end-of-life documents. While many people rely on traditional wills to distribute money and property to friends and family, a living will is one document that’s often overlooked. A living will dictates your end-of-life medical wishes, and Cincinnati’s Lance S. Cox Attorney at Law is happy to help you create one. This probate attorney specializes in will and estate planning, so he’s more than equipped to meet your needs.

Since creating a living will can sometimes be a complicated process, here are three things that you should know about it:

  • It’s Different Than Traditional Wills: When you make a living will, you’ll merely be dictating your wishes for end-of-life medical treatment. If you wish to leave property to family members or friends, you will need to create a separate will that outlines your preferences.
  • WillIt Spells Everything Out For Physicians: A living will details what kind of medical treatment you prefer if you are unable to communicate your wishes clearly. For example, if you are incapacitated and unable to authorize certain medical treatments, your living will does the talking for you.
  • It Must Meet Specific Requirements: In order to be valid, a living will needs to adhere to your state’s requirements. These requirements typically include specific guidelines for notarizations of the document in question or witnesses to the signature of that document. A living will usually takes effect as soon as it is signed.

To learn more about wills, estate planning, or assigning power of attorney, be sure to give Lance S. Cox Attorney at Law a call at (513) 528-6000 or visit the Cincinnati probate attorney's website

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