Living Wills & Advance Healthcare Directives

Make Your Wishes Known. Protect Yourself and Your Family.

A medical crisis can strike without warning. If you are unable to communicate due to illness or injury, who will make decisions about your medical care? Will your family know what you want?

A Living Will and Advance Healthcare Directive ensures that your healthcare wishes are honored and your loved ones are not left guessing or overwhelmed during a crisis.

Sheridan Lawyers provides experienced estate planning services for individuals and families in Chester County, Delaware County, and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, including drafting clear, enforceable living wills.

What Is a Living Will?

A Living Will, also called an Advance Healthcare Directive, is a legal document that:

• States your preferences for medical treatment if you are incapacitated or terminally ill

• Authorizes a trusted person (healthcare agent) to make medical decisions on your behalf

• Provides guidance to doctors and family about life-sustaining treatment, pain management, and end-of-life care

Why You Need a Living Will

Without a living will, your loved ones may face:

• Stressful decisions in the middle of a medical emergency

• Disagreements among family members

• Court involvement in decisions about your care

A living will brings clarity, control, and peace of mind to you and your family.

What We Include in a Living Will

At Sheridan Lawyers, we customize every document to reflect your wishes, which may include:

• Life-sustaining measures (ventilators, feeding tubes, CPR)

• Comfort and pain management preferences

• Organ donation instructions

• Naming a healthcare power of attorney to make decisions for you

Why Choose Sheridan Lawyers?

• Personalized Guidance: We explain your options and help you think through critical choices.

• Legally Sound Documents: We draft clear, enforceable documents recognized by Pennsylvania law.

• Compassionate Approach: These are sensitive decisions. We handle them with care and respect.

• Comprehensive Planning: We ensure your living will works seamlessly with your estate plan.

Frequently Asked Questions – Living Wills