There is much in the media regarding new laws allowing people to make a “living will”.  These laws have been passed by Parliament but they haven’t take effect yet. A living will allows you to choose to accept or to reject medical treatment to prolong your life if you are terminally ill.  The government has delayed giving effect to the legislation and there are plenty of critics about this fact when the legislation was originally passed by a conscience vote.

I suspect there will be more controversy yet but one thing is certain and that is that making a will to determine what happens to your assets, your funeral arrangements and any special requirements you might have is something that people are loath to attend to. 

Have you got a Will or Enduring Power of Attorney?

Now, simply and online, you can complete our comprehensive Will Instruction form online and we will draft a will in accordance with your wishes!  Don’t wait - by the time you need one it may be too late to make it!

An Enduring Power of Attorney is something else that most people should put in place, regardless of their age, but often don’t.  If there is dementia or a similar affliction which could leave you unable to make your own decisions, then expecting a loved one to apply to be your Guardian before the State Administrative Tribunal is a lengthy and costly process.  If you have an Enduring Power of Attorney in place where the person you nominate is the one you would trust to manage your finances and affairs, you will have peace of mind!  When you are drafting your will instructions, think about making an Enduring Power of Attorney at the same time!

If you are unsure of your needs and want to talk to a lawyer but you are afraid it is too costly then don’t despair – make a booking with our Legal Information Desk lawyer, Ken Eastman. For an initial 20-minute consultation free of charge, he can assess your situation and provide straightforward and practical advice on how best to proceed.

Related Havilah Legal service(s): Wills and Deceased Estates