This category concerns how to get, maintain, implement, and deal with living wills, to determine how they will be treated if they are terminally ill. A living will is different than a last will and testament. It allows a person to approve or decline certain types of medical care if one has a terminal injury or illness. It includes provisions about declining medical treatment, that might lead one to die as a result.
Estates, Wills, and Guardianships
This resource provides an overview of estate planning and administration in Louisiana, covering key topics such as wills, advance directives, guardianship and conservatorship, trusts, and powers of attorney (POA). It also offers guidance on navigating the succession process, including making or modifying a will, establishing directives, and managing trusts or POAs.
Living Wills
This guide explains living wills, which let you decide in advance what medical treatments you want if you're seriously ill and can't speak for yourself. It covers who can make a living will, what types of treatments you can accept or refuse, and how to make sure your wishes are followed. It explains the difference between a living will (which lets you state your wishes) and a healthcare power of attorney (which allows someone else to make decisions for you). This guide also includes steps for making, updating, or canceling a living will.