Does Texas Probate Law recognize a “Living Will”?
No. Texas Probate Law does not recognize the term ?Living Will?. This is a term that refers to instructions regarding whether or not to be kept on life support indefinitely. However Texas Probate Law does provide a solution to this dilemma through a medical power of attorney for healthcare decisions and through a physician?s directive. A medical power of attorney allows you to designate a person or persons to make all healthcare decisions for you, including whether to keep you on life support indefinitely, after you are no longer able to make these decisions for yourself. A physician?s directive instructs your doctor about your wishes concerning whether or not to be kept on life support indefinitely.
