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Living Will: How to Complete the Texas Directive to Physicians (Part 3 of 3) | S3EP58

You've done the thinking work. You've considered your addendums. Now it's time to actually complete your Texas living will and make it legally valid. In this episode, we walk you through the form step by step, show you two options for accessing it, and cover everything from signing requirements to storing your document so the right people can find it when needed. 🎯 *ESSENTIAL QUESTION:* How do you turn your medical treatment preferences into a legally valid living will? --- 📌 *TIMESTAMPS:* [00:00] Opening: The 20-minute project you've been putting off [00:40] Welcome and disclaimer [01:12] Essential question [01:32] Recap of episodes 56 and 57 [02:42] Two options to access the form [04:18] Walking through the eFileTexas site [05:38] Terminal and irreversible condition questions [06:33] Naming your advocate (placeholder option) [08:26] Additional requests and addendums [10:33] Legal resources [11:32] Signing: witnesses and notary [12:08] Where to find a notary [13:14] Storing your document [14:38] You can complete this in under 30 minutes [15:41] Essential question answered [17:19] Next episode: Medical Power of Attorney [17:37] Timing options --- *KEY TAKEAWAYS:* ✅ If you've done the prep work, completing the form takes under 30 minutes ✅ Two options: Texas HHS PDF (skip sections) or eFileTexas (guided step by step) ✅ Use your own name as a placeholder if you don't know your healthcare agent yet ✅ Get both witnesses AND notary for extra validity ✅ Keep an inventory log of everyone who has copies ✅ Don't sign until the notary directs you --- *ACTION STEPS:* ✓ Choose your method: Texas HHS PDF or eFileTexas ✓ Complete the form using your prep work from episodes 56 and 57 ✓ Reference addendums in "Additional Requests" section (if applicable) ✓ Find a notary (county offices, banks, UPS Store, neighborhood) ✓ Sign when the notary directs you with two witnesses present ✓ Distribute copies to healthcare agent, doctor, and family ✓ Keep an inventory log of who has copies --- *RESOURCES:* Note: Links may change over time. If a link doesn't work, try searching for the resource name. 🔗 Texas HHS Advance Directives (English & Spanish): https://www.hhs.texas.gov/formas/adva... 🔗 eFileTexas Self-Help Site: https://texas.tylertech.cloud/SRL/srl... 🔗 Emory Healthcare Critical Conditions Planning Guide: https://www.hcethics.org/content.aspx... 🔗 Compassion & Choices Toolkit (English/Spanish): https://compassionandchoices.org/reso... 📺 Episode 56 (Part 1) - Values Prep Work:    • Living Will Preparation: Do the Thinking B...   📺 Episode 57 (Part 2) - Addendums Explained:    • Living Will Addendums: 4 Documents Could S...   *Texas Legal Help:* 🔗 Certified Lawyer Referral: https://www.texasbar.com/Content/Navi... 🔗 Texas Law Help: https://texaslawhelp.org/directory 📞 Phone: (800) 252-9690 💬 Chat: https://texaslawhelp.org/ask-a-question 🔗 Walk-in clinics: https://texaslawhelp.org/legal-events... --- *COMING UP NEXT:* Medical Power of Attorney: How to choose your healthcare agent and have that conversation with them. --- 💬 *CONNECT WITH US:* 🎙️ Find "Thoughtful Planning" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌐 Website: LegacyToolkit.com --- *DISCLAIMER:* We are not attorneys, financial advisors, or medical professionals. Everything shared is for educational purposes only. We focused on Texas laws; please research laws in your state. For complex situations, consult an estate planning attorney. --- 💭 Remember: Every chapter you write today shapes your legacy tomorrow. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE and hit the notification bell for new episodes! 👍 LIKE if this helped you finally complete your living will 💬 COMMENT below: Are you going to sign your living will now or wait until we finish the rest of the series? --- #ThoughtfulPlanning #LivingWill #AdvanceDirectives #EndOfLifePlanning #TexasLivingWill #DirectiveToPhysicians #HealthcareDecisions #LegacyToolkit #EstatePlanning #MedicalPlanning #Notarization #AdvanceCarePlanning