If there is no living Will and no power of attorney, can a wife stop treatment at a hospital?.
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If there is no living Will and no power of attorney, can a wife stop treatment at a hospital?.
I think my family is moving too quickly to stop treatment on my dad.
Asked on December 15, 2014 under Estate Planning, Kentucky
Answers:
Anne Brady / Law Office of Anne Brady
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Yes, if someone is unconscious and can not make decisions for himself, and if there is a spouse, that person generally has the say with respect to withdrawing treatment. There have been cases where other relatives have challenged a spouse's decision in court. The spouse usually wins in the end, but the other relatives may delay the inevitable by obtaining a restraining order temporarily.
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