pope 0 #1 October 26, 2006 attached is a template that you can change to fit what you want. use it or not, just don't get caught in the "better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it" situation. Your friends and family will thank you for it later. pope Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #2 October 26, 2006 that has a word macro virus attached to it.... DONT OPEN IT..my antivirus flagged it the instant I hit open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #3 October 26, 2006 Okay, here is a "clean" version of the doccument. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brierebecca 0 #4 October 26, 2006 Not to rain on your parade, but I'm in Gratuitous Transfers in law school right now, and there are lots of states which won't give credit to these types of documents. If you really want to have an effective will, living or otherwise, it is best to consult a lawyer. Brie"Ive seen you hump air, hump the floor of the plane, and hump legs. You now have a new nickname: "Black Humper of Death"--yardhippie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,515 #5 October 26, 2006 A local hospital is likely to have an instrument that is valid in the state that the hospital's in. In fact, in Houston, the VA hospital has their own form that they prefer be used whenever possible. You should also have a medical power of attorney. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #6 October 26, 2006 The best kind of "living will" is a single document that combines two elements: (a) advance health care directive (in which you state when/how to "pull the plug", etc.), and (b) a limited purpose power of attorney (in which you appoint the person to authorize the "pulling of the plug" to be done). The above-posted document is example of that; it combines both elements. Yes, consulting a lawyer is always preferable; but having said that, I've seen and drafted an awful lot of these, and I think (THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE; CONSULT AN ATTORNEY) the example posted above would probably be upheld in most states if properly signed, witnessed and notarized. Living wills are for the purpose of advance health care directives, and do not involve real or purported conveyance of assets, and thus probably don't implicate gratuitous transfers principles. A "living will" and a "last will and testament" are two completely different types of documents, notwithstanding the similarities in their names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btwitche1975 0 #7 October 27, 2006 Shouldn't the file be deleted if it has a virus in it. People are bound to open it before reading the second post and not be so lucky.. MODERATORS?? Sorry to bump this but this is no good for the site. /* This is my rig... There are many like it, but this one is mine. */ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #8 October 27, 2006 Cheers for that virus chris. Forgot the winking smile the first time. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #9 October 27, 2006 Very good point. Chris, Jack had a living will and I'm glad he did. When he arrived at the hospital he had a heart beat, but no brain activity. Our living wills stated that if two doctors said there was no brain activity, PUT THE PLUG. My living will still stands, and I had a lawyer write and sign mine.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #10 October 27, 2006 What is wrong with you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #11 October 27, 2006 Nothing, my comp just got hit with a virus. I never got to the second post before opening it. I have my antivirus software off at the moment due to downloading something else. Have cleaned it up though. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #12 October 27, 2006 QuoteCheers for that virus chris. I know Chris, and there is no way he did that on purpose. Gee, like you have never made a mistake?May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #13 October 27, 2006 I know chris as well and also know he would never have done that on purpose guess i forgot the winking smile .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #14 October 27, 2006 QuoteI know chris as well and also know he would never have done that on purpose guess i forgot the winking smile Yup, a makes all the difference in the world. You still have time to go back do an edit Never mind, you made it right.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pope 0 #15 October 30, 2006 Quote that has a word macro virus attached to it.... DONT OPEN IT..my antivirus flagged it the instant I hit open. sorry everyone---I had no idea.MODS please delete if possible! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
