Texas Living Will (Healthcare Directive)

Living Will (Healthcare Directive) documents outline your healthcare preferences. Attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.

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Texas Living Wills and Health Care Package

Access everything you need to establish your medical treatment preferences in one convenient package.

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Common Texas Living Will (Healthcare Directive) documents

  • Advance Directive — a broad term for documents outlining medical preferences.
  • Healthcare Directive — specifies medical treatment preferences in emergencies.
  • Medical Treatment Directive — outlines specific medical treatments you consent to.
  • Health Care Proxy — appoints someone to make healthcare decisions for you.
  • Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care — grants authority to a person for healthcare decisions.
  • End-of-Life Directive — details preferences for end-of-life care.

Similar documents: key differences

  • Living Will vs. Healthcare Proxy — Living Wills specify your wishes; Healthcare Proxies appoint someone to decide.
  • Advance Directive vs. Living Will — an Advance Directive can include Living Wills and other directives.
  • Durable Power of Attorney vs. Healthcare Proxy — Durable Power of Attorney is broader, covering financial and healthcare decisions.
  • End-of-Life Directive vs. Living Will — both address end-of-life care, but the End-of-Life Directive focuses specifically on that stage.

How to get started

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  • Locate a suitable template or package for your needs.
  • Examine the description, preview, and any signing requirements.
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  • Fill out the document using the online editor.
  • Download, email, or send the document for notarization or e-signature.

FAQs

A trust can offer benefits like avoiding probate, but a will suffices for many.

If you don't create directives, decisions may be made contrary to your wishes.

Review your directives regularly, especially after major life changes.

Beneficiary designations can supersede your will or directives in some cases.

Yes, you can appoint separate individuals for financial and healthcare decisions.

Glossary

  • Living Will - A document specifying healthcare preferences when you're incapacitated.
  • Healthcare Proxy - An appointed person to make healthcare decisions on your behalf.
  • Advance Directive - A general term for documents outlining your healthcare preferences.
  • Durable Power of Attorney - Legal authority granted to someone to act in your stead.
  • End-of-Life Directive - Instructions for medical treatment at the end of life.
  • Health Care Instructions - Guidelines provided for medical treatment preferences.
  • Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order - A directive to withhold resuscitation efforts in emergencies.
  • Medical Treatment Directive - Specific instructions about medical treatments you agree to.
  • Medical Wishes Form - A form detailing your healthcare preferences and desires.
  • Life-Support Directive - Instructions regarding life-support treatment preferences.

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