Ohio Will Forms | Last Will and Testament | Living Will

Ohio will forms are legal documents that will help assist one in the creation of end of life documents, while they are of sound mind, that will put their affairs in order, so that there will be no questions regarding their wishes before and after death.

A “living will,” is a document that will guide the person, also known as a “Principal” or “Declarant,” through the process of setting fourth their wishes with regard to their end of life medical care. The form will assist in establishing a health care agent if the Principal would like one. The Principal must complete the form while they are of sound mind

A “last will and testament” is a document that would allow a person (Testator) to prepare their estate for distribution after their death. This document will allow a testator to also name an executor to distribute the estate. As well, they will be able to provide beneficiaries information. The document must be completed while the Testator is of sound mind. The document may be changed or revoked, also as long as the Testator is of sound mind to revoke or make changes.

Ohio Last Will and Testament Form

Ohio Last Will and Testament Form

The Ohio last will and testament is a legal document (a standard will) that may be completed by any person (Testator) who would like to prepare their estate for distribution after the testator’s death. The document will guide the testator through the process of naming an executor as well, recording the information needed of the beneficiaries. Only […]

Ohio Living Will Form

Ohio Living Will Form

The Ohio living will is a legal document that provides a written record of one’s (Principal) wishes with regard to medical choices when the Principal is no longer able to make their own medical decisions. Once completed, the medical providers as well as the health care agent (if one has been appointed) may refer to this document […]

Last Will and Testament VS Living Will

Last Will and Testament – Is a standard will, that the Testator may use to provide a written record of the Testator’s instructions as to how the Testator would instruct the executor to distribute their estate after the Testator’s death. If the Testator would like to delegate powers to an executor, this too, may be done within this document. The executor will be obligated to ensure that the instructions set fourth by the testator, are carried out as written.  This document may be changed or revoked at any time.

Living Will – Could also be referred to as an“Advance Directive.” This document is designed so that any person (Principal), would be able to clearly outline the medical treatment options that they would prefer. The document is generally implemented when the Principal reaches a point that they are no longer able to make their own health care decisions  This document will also allow the Principal to select a health care agent to ensure that the Principals advance instructions are honored. This document must be completed while the Principal is of sound mind. The form may also be revoked at any time. Still the Principal must be of sound mind in order to make any changes or revocations.