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Illinois Estate Planning FAQs

• What is a Living Will?
  The Living Will form allows a patient to specify in advance that she does not wish to receive health care treatment if he/she should suffer from an incurable or … more
• When does it apply?
  The Living Will applies only when it has been determined by a physician that the patient is suffering from an incurable or irreversible condition.
• When is the living will effective?
  The Living Will only becomes effective when the patient is unable to make decisions for him/herself; so long as he/she is able to make decisions, the Living Will … more
• What treatments are covered?
  The Living Will covers any treatment that might be considered life prolonging, or artificially extending the dying process. A Living Will requires that … more
• Who can fill out a Living Will?
  Anyone over the age of 18 and who is of sound mind can fill out a Living Will. Two adults must also witness it.
• Can I revoke my living will?
  The Living Will can be revoked at any time by the patient simply tearing the form, or documenting the patient's wish to revoke the form, or in writing by the patient.
• How is a Living Will different from a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care?
  The primary differences between the Living Will and the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care are that the Living Will applies only when a physician has determined … more
• Which form should I fill out?
  Which form you should be filled out will depend on the particular advance directive needs you have. For example, if you do not want someone else to make decisions … more
• What is the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care?
  The Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care allows an individual to specify in advance who should make health care treatment decisions for her if she should become … more
• When does it apply?
  The Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care applies any time the patient is unable to make heath care treatment decisions for herself. Unlike the Living Will, the … more

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