These do not dispose of property. Instead they tell your doctor or hospital not to keep you alive artificially. They must be signed with witnesses and all the formality of wills. To be effective you must give them to your doctor and to whoever will have charge of your care.

Do you have a will prepared? If not, add it to your to-do list!

Don Thompson is an expert in the field of Estate Planning and Probate. Don can be reached at 312-782-0844.