According to California’s Natural Death Act, any person over 18 and of sound mind can write a declaration stating what should or should not be done if he or she develops an incurable condition. This is sometimes known as a living will.
This declaration is recognized in California although not in many other states. It does not have to be drafted by an attorney; however, many people have their attorney draw one up at the time their will is drafted.
A doctor can advise the person how to describe their wishes using specific medical technology. The declaration would include the withholding of treatment in the case of a terminal condition. The declaration gives the individual the opportunity to have his or her wishes adhered to in his or her dying days.
If you want to create a Natural Death Act Declaration and do not know where to begin, contact an experienced Riverside County Estate Planning attorney who will guide you through the process.
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California law has a Natural Death Act which allows anyone over the age of 18 who is of sound mind to write a declaration detailing what should happen if he or she develops a terminal condition. This is also known as a ‘Living Will’. California recognizes this type of declaration although many other states do not.
A declaration does not need to be drawn up by an attorney, but in many cases is when a Will is written. The document states that the patient wants to stop treatment or machines and when. It states that he or she does not want to prolong death.
If you are thinking about writing a declaration and do not know how to begin, contact an experienced Riverside County Estate Planning attorney who will discuss everything you need to know step by step.
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