New York Estate Planning FAQs

• Q: What Are The Advantages Of A Living Will?
  A: If you have no one you can appoint to be your health care agent, or you do not wish to appoint one, yet you still want to make your wishes about your health care … More
• Q: What Are The Disadvantages Of A Living Will?
  A: General instructions about refusing treatment, even if written down, may not be effective if they do not meet the "clear and convincing proof" test. Further, … More
• Q: Can I Create Both A Health Care Proxy And A Living Will?
  A: Yes. If you complete a Health Care Proxy form, but also have a Living Will, the Living Will provides instructions for your health care agent, and will guide his or her … More
• Q: What Are The Requirements For Signing And Witnessing A Living Will?
  A: Because there is not a specific law that governs Living Wills, there are no exact requirements with regard to signatures and witnesses. However, it is recommended that … More
• Q: What If I Change My Mind?
  A: You should review your Living Will from time to time to ensure that the document you signed still represents your current wishes. You can change or revoke your Living … More
• Q: How Long Is A Living Will Valid?
  A: The Living Will should be valid unless and until you revoke it.
• Q: What Is A Do-Not-Resuscitate (Dnr) Order?
  A: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) refers to the medical procedures used to restart a person's heart and breathing when the person suffers heart failure. CPR may … More
• Q: Can I Request A Dnr Order?
  A: Yes. All adult patients can request a DNR order. If you have not requested a DNR order and have not appointed a health care agent to decide for you, a family member or … More
• Q: How Can I Make My Wishes About Dnr Known?
  A: During hospitalization, an adult patient may consent to a DNR order verbally or in writing, if two adult witnesses are present. When consent is given verbally, one of … More
• Q: What If I Lose The Ability To Make Decisions About Cpr And Do Not Have Anyone Who Can Decide For Me?
  A: A DNR order can be written if two doctors decide that CPR would not work or if a court approves of the DNR order. It would be best if you discussed your wishes about … More
• Q: What If I Change My Mind?
  A: You or anyone who consents to a DNR order for you can revoke consent for the order by telling your doctor, nurses, or others of the decision.

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