Advance directives are legal documents that allow you to clearly articulate your preferences regarding lifesaving medical interventions. Many people don’t include advance directives when estate planning, but they are crucial documents that can save your family heartache during a medical crisis. No one wants to force their family to make a hasty decision under extreme duress. Mahler Law Firm LLC in Luzerne County advises you on the various contingencies you can address in an advance directive so that a clear plan exists for your treatment if you lose the ability to communicate. We have extensive experience assisting clients throughout Pennsylvania to ensure their wishes are upheld.
Advance directives can set forth instructions on various matters and come in several forms, including:
Mahler Law Firm LLC will take the time to discuss each of these options so that you can be comfortable that every item you wish to address is covered appropriately.
Through the years, there have been numerous stories in the media detailing protracted court battles among family members over the treatment of incapacitated relatives. Mahler Law Firm LLC attorneys formulate documents clearly enough that there is no room for misinterpretation or argument. This way, your family can avoid expensive litigation and move forward.
Mahler Law Firm LLC serves clients in Pennsylvania. Call us at 570-704-5772 or contact us online to schedule a consultation at our Forty Fort office.