Overview of testamentary trusts in Texas

Advanced Directive / Living Will

In Texas, an advance directive is the equivalent of a living will to state your intentions regarding the use of life support in terminal situations when you are unable to make decisions.

Your advance directive can instruct the use or non-use of various treatments, such as cardiac resuscitation, mechanical respiration, tube feeding and antibiotics. However, Texas law states you must be given treatment to reduce pain when possible.

The document is effective only when a terminal illness or irreversible condition exists and you are no longer deemed competent by a physician.

An advance directive that is valid in another state will be honored in Texas.

Download a free advance directive: www.texaslivingwill.org/downloads.php

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Advanced Directive / Living Will

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