This Living Will Package contains essential forms that allow you to make decisions about life support and direct others to implement your desires in that regard. These forms allow a person to explain in writing which medical treatment he or she does or does not want during a terminal illness. The following forms are included:
1. Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
2. Revocation of Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
3. Statutory Equivalent of Living Will - Health Care Directive
4. Revocation of Statutory Equivalent of Living Will - Health Care Directive
5. Uniform Anatomical Gift Act Donation
6. Revocation of Anatomical Gift Donation
A living will in Washington state with assisted care is a legal document that enables individuals to express their wishes regarding medical treatment, end-of-life decisions, and the use of life-sustaining measures if they become unable to make these decisions themselves. This legal document is designed to provide individuals with the opportunity to maintain control over their healthcare choices even when they are incapacitated or unable to communicate their preferences. In Washington state, there are various types of living wills available to suit individuals' specific needs and preferences. Some common types include: 1. Standard Living Will: This type of living will allow individuals to outline their preferences for medical treatment and specific end-of-life decisions. It can include instructions regarding the use of life-sustaining measures, resuscitation, artificial nutrition and hydration, pain management, and organ donation, among others. 2. Assisted Care Living Will: An assisted care living will in Washington state goes beyond a standard living will by specifically addressing the use of assisted care options during incapacitation. It enables individuals to express their wishes for receiving assisted care services, such as the assistance of caregivers or home health services, if needed. 3. Advanced Directive: An advanced directive serves as a comprehensive living will that combines various aspects of medical treatment preferences, end-of-life decisions, and assisted care options. It allows individuals to outline their preferences for treatment, specify their desires for assisted care services, and appoint a healthcare proxy or durable power of attorney to make decisions on their behalf, if required. It is important to note that Washington state law requires certain procedures and legal formalities to be followed when creating a living will. Consulting an experienced attorney or legal professional is highly recommended ensuring that the living will accurately reflects one's preferences and is in accordance with state laws. Additionally, it is advisable to regularly review and update the living will to reflect any changes in personal circumstances or healthcare wishes.
