Living Wills & Health Care Proxies: Assuring That Your End-of-Life Decisions Are Respected (Paperback)

by Martin M. Shenkman (Author), Patti S. Klein (Author) "In February 1990, Terri Schiavo suffered a cardiac arrest (heart attack), which temporarily cut off oxygen to her brain, causing severe brain damage..." (more)
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Product Description
Practical steps everyone can take to assure that their end of life decisions are respected. Includes a discussion of legal, medical, religious and other issues. Detailed explanations of living wills, health care proxies, emergency child medical forms, guardianships, and more. Sample forms are provided.

About the Author
Martin M. Shenkman, CPA, MBA, JD is an estate planner and author of 34 books and over 700 articles. He has a weekly estate planning radio show, and is a frequent guest expert and source for The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNBC and others. Patti S. Klein, MD is an attending anesthesiologist at Holy Name Hospital and completed a fellowship in cardiac anesthesia at Columbia University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 228 pages
• Publisher: Law Made Easy Press, LLC (February 20, 2004)
• ISBN-10: 0974806803
• ISBN-13: 978-0974806808
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,417,660 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Living Will Forms, May 27, 2005

By	G S - See all my reviews

As an estate planning attorney, I am very impressed with the sample forms and analysis contained in this book. While I believe and recommend that such forms be prepared or at least reviewed by an attorney, these are the best forms I have seen available to the public. If you review or think through these forms, you well prepared to meet with an estate planning attorney.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must" Read, April 25, 2005

By	Diane Rivers (New York City) - See all my reviews

I highly recommend this book because it addresses religious issues which no other books cover, provides cutting edge legal tips (in plain English) to avoid the tragedy that Terri Shiavo's family endured and presents a far more comprehensive approach than the generic internet forms most people use. If you care about what happens to you when/if you are unable to make medical decisions for yourself, then read this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Probably More Information Than You Need, June 1, 2006

By	D Williams "www.southwestmedicals.com" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

I am a legal aid hotline attorney and own an online medical supply and equipment business. This book is informative but probably provides more infomation than you need if you just want to draft a wiling will. There is a wealth of information and sample forms on the internet. In Illinois, where I practice, you can find forms for living wills, power of attorney for health care, declaration for mental health treatment and more on the Illinois Department of Public Health website. Many other government sites have similar resources. The problem with using forms from a book is that they can become outdated and ineffective. The real key to a living will is to make sure your family and medical providers know you have one. Otherwise, your wishes will not be known. Read this book for an indepth treatment of this subject, but to just draft a living will you can find what you need online for free.