Living WillsSomerset Living Wills LawyersAt Fike, Cascio & Boose, our full service law firm has been a southwestern Pennsylvania institution for over since 1948. From our office in Somerset, Pennsylvania, we provide estate planning services, including assistance in drafting a living will. Living wills are the instruments used to direct healthcare providers in those instances when you are incapable of doing so. Not only do living wills ensure that your wishes are carried out, they help avoid family squabbles and protracted litigation that quickly deplete your estate. One of the most famous recent cases was Terri Schiavo’s case. How Terri Schiavo’s Problems Could Have Been Avoided with a Living WillTerri Schiavo was involved in accident that left her in a vegetative state with no hope of recovery. According to Terri’s parents, she was a devout Catholic who would never consent terminating her own life. According to Terri’s husband, she had confided in him that she would not want to live in a vegetative state. What ensued were many years of protracted litigation that dwindled her estate as well as the emotions of her family members (both parents and husband). The unfortunate events suffered by Terri’s parents and husband could have been avoided if Terri had a living will. A living will allows you to directly state your wishes regarding many issues, including life support, if you are incapacitated or the ability to appoint a surrogate to speak on your behalf. Don’t put off obtaining a living will until it’s too late. For your peace of mind, and for the protection of your family and loved ones, contact an experienced professional and discussing drafting a living will today – tomorrow may be too late. For questions on how Fike, Cascio & Boose can put their 55 years of Pennsylvania estate planning experience, including drafting living wills, to work for you, call us at (814) 445-7948, visit us at our office (map), or fill out our intake form on our “Contact Us” page. Discover why people stay with us for life. |