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At The Siegel Law Firm, P.A., we believe that planning for the future is about more than just paperwork. It is about protecting the people you love. Choosing a lawyer to create a living will or to handle estate administration is a decision with long-lasting impact. Our family will help your family through every milestone.
Our founding attorney, Stephen Siegel, opened our doors in 1982 with a vision of a law firm that treats every client like family. His son, Jason Siegel, joined him in 2007 to continue this legacy of service. Together, they bring more than 50 combined years of experience to the firm’s offices in Jupiter and Port St. Lucie.
What To Include In Your Florida Living Will
A living will is a type of advance directive. It states your medical wishes if you have an end-stage condition or you lose your capacity to act in your own best interests. This way, your medical providers and family members do not have to guess what you want. You can use a living will to address:
- Staying on or going off life support
- Feeding tubes
- Ventilator use
- Intravenous fluids
- Pain relief
By working with a will attorney, you can combine this with a revocable living trust or other estate planning tools for total protection.
Living Wills Versus Health Care Powers Of Attorney
A living will differs from a health care power of attorney in one major way. A living will provides specific instructions about medical treatments. A health care power of attorney names a specific person to make decisions for you. Both documents fall under the umbrella of an advance directive. We often recommend that our clients have both.
What Is The Main Disadvantage Of A Living Will?
Living wills are limited in scope. They take effect only during specific end-of-life situations. It does not give your family authority to make general medical decisions for you if you are simply temporarily incapacitated. For example, if you are in a car accident and need surgery but are expected to recover, a living will does not help. This is why our estate planning attorneys integrate living wills into a broader plan that includes living trusts and asset protection.
How Much Is A Living Will In Florida?
The cost of a living will in Florida varies based on your needs. Some people choose to draft a single document for a few hundred dollars. However, most clients prefer a complete estate planning package. This often includes a revocable living trust, a durable power of attorney and a living will. At our firm, we prioritize transparent pricing and we focus on the long-term value of your plan.
Does A Living Will Need To Be Notarized In Florida?
Not usually. However, it still has to meet specific signing requirements for the court to validate it. You must sign the document in the presence of two subscribing witnesses. At least one of these witnesses must not be your spouse or a blood relative. While the state does not require a notary seal, many estate planning lawyers include it anyway to add an extra layer of authenticity.
Discuss Your Legacy With Our Living Will Lawyers Today
Our team is ready to help you with everything from planning retirement to asset protection. We provide the steady guidance you need to face the future with confidence. Please call us in Jupiter at 561-680-4959, call us in Port St. Lucie at 772-292-0780 or send us an email to schedule a free initial consultation.