Advance Decision (Living Will) | £100

An Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment (ADRT) — often called a Living Will — lets you make legally binding decisions in advance about specific medical treatments you do not wish to receive if you later lose mental capacity. It ensures your personal choices are known and respected when you cannot speak for yourself.Purpose

An Advance Decision provides clear medical instructions under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. It is particularly useful for those who wish to refuse life-sustaining treatment, blood products, or other interventions for reasons of faith, dignity, or quality of life.How it Works

• Made in writing, signed, and witnessed.
• Takes effect only if you lose capacity.
• Binding on doctors and healthcare professionals if valid and applicable.
• Copies should be lodged with your GP and, where a Health & Welfare LPA also exists, sent to the Office of the Public Guardian so attorneys are formally aware.

Relationship to Your Health & Welfare LPA

Your Health & Welfare LPA appoints trusted attorneys to act for you. Your Advance Decision records the treatment refusals you have chosen yourself. Together, they form a complete and consistent plan.

Fern Wills & LPAs can also integrate non-binding Advance Statements—preferences and guidance—within your LPA so all care wishes are aligned in one document.Included

• Consultation to clarify your treatment wishes.
• Drafting of your Advance Decision and witness guidance.
• Option to align or reference your Health & Welfare LPA.
• Guidance on registering copies with your GP and the OPG.

When to Consider One

• You have strong beliefs about medical intervention.
• You wish to prevent future distress or conflict for family members.
• You want your LPA and medical documents to reflect clear, lawful choices.

Next Steps

Ask us about preparing your Advance Decision (Living Will) and ensuring it complements your LPA for complete peace of mind.