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ShaniFaye · 03-29-2005, 04:22 PM

In light of all the talk lately on DNR's and Living Wills....

Here is a website I found that tells you, according to your state, the laws for having a living will....for example, in Georgia (I havent looked at other states) you do not have to have it prepared by an attorney, you can fill it out yourself and sign it in the presence of two witnesses, as long as they meet "witness" criteria.

I had one, but by law in Georgia, when you get divorced its automatically revoked from your husband (if that is who you named)....and If it wasnt your husband that you named, its revoked upon any REMARRIAGE you may have, since GA law says a spouse's decision overrides your paper

So I will be filling out a new one due to the divorce and since I am single until October.

http://www.vistacare.com/hospice/too..._documents.php

I thought this might be useful to some of you

03-29-2005, 04:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
ShaniFaye Submit to me, you know you want to Location: Lilburn, Ga	Living will information for people in the USA In light of all the talk lately on DNR's and Living Wills.... Here is a website I found that tells you, according to your state, the laws for having a living will....for example, in Georgia (I havent looked at other states) you do not have to have it prepared by an attorney, you can fill it out yourself and sign it in the presence of two witnesses, as long as they meet "witness" criteria. I had one, but by law in Georgia, when you get divorced its automatically revoked from your husband (if that is who you named)....and If it wasnt your husband that you named, its revoked upon any REMARRIAGE you may have, since GA law says a spouse's decision overrides your paper So I will be filling out a new one due to the divorce and since I am single until October. http://www.vistacare.com/hospice/too..._documents.php I thought this might be useful to some of you __________________ *I want the diabetic plan that comes with rollover carbs. I dont like the unused one expiring at midnite!!* Last edited by ShaniFaye; 03-29-2005 at 04:26 PM..