Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Georgia
Living wills
I've been told that besides a Living Will form, a person now also needs a Do-Not-Resucitate form along with it to ensure that they are not kept alive against their wishes. Is this true in Georgia, & if so, where do I get the proper form? Also, my parents are deeding their property to me & want to remain residents until their deaths, as in a ''life estate''. Should that info be added to the property deed or in their will or both, & how should it be legally worded?
Thank you.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Living wills
Living Wills and Durable Powers of Attorney for Healthcare will provide adequate protection for your parents' wishes with regard to medical treatment. With regard to the property, your parents can transfer a life estate to themselves with you taking the remainder, or you can simply live in the house and have the property given to you via their will.
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Re: Living wills
A living will provides information regarding what is to be done should you become incapacitated or put on artificial life support. Yes you can create a living will in Georgia. An attorney can prepare the living will for you, most likely at a reasonable rate. Putting terms in your parents wills which provides them security with regard to housing is appropriate.
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