Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan
life support wishes
I am single, 46, with two children ages 19 and 16. I am in a serious relationsihp but not living in the same household. QUESTION: If something were to happen, i.e., accident, etc, how do you state your wishes to not be put on life support equipment. I do not wish to have a machine pump my heart or feed tubes. The man I am in the relationship knows my wish and so do my children....is this enough or do I have to have something legal drawn up?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: life support wishes
To Whom It May Concern:
This is in response to your email of April 30, 2001, which this office received on June 18, 2001.
In the state of Michigan, prior to any medical problem, you can execute a Health Care Declaration (�Declaration�). The Declaration allows you to refuse life support if you are in an irreversible coma and death is imminent. The Declaration allows you to list a patient advocate, as well as several alternates, who will simply carry out your wishes.
If you have any questions, please call me at the telephone number below.
Sincerely,
Michael D. Eberth
(313) 561-5700
Re: life support wishes
Contact your local hospital. Most if not all hospitals in the State have forms for you to complete expressing your wishes for a Living Will. By going to the hospital you should not have to pay any attorney fees to have your wishes made known. Once you have filled it out you should provide your doctor with a copy of it as well as a family member that you trust. Good luck.
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