Are Living Wills Valid?
Generally speaking, the validity of Living Wills is determined by the laws of the state where they are created. However, there are exceptions to this rule.
A Living Will is a legal document that details a person’s medical care wishes. This document explains to medical professionals and family members what you want to happen when you are unable to speak for yourself. Typically, a Living Will specifies the type of medical care you would like to receive, where you would like to receive it, and how long you would like to receive it. It can also address care that is needed while you are unconscious or in a vegetative state.
A Living Will is important for people who are terminally ill, or who are in a vegetative state. It helps families decide what quality of life they would like to have and where they would like to receive it.
If you want to make a Living Will, you should consult an attorney. It is important to ensure that the document is legally binding. It is also important to make sure that the document is delivered to the correct person.
Living Wills are only effective when a person is terminally ill. Some states also require that the patient be diagnosed with a terminal illness before the Living Will takes effect.
Living Wills are important because they allow patients to decide the amount of life-sustaining treatment they would like. They can also specify organ donation.
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Ogden, Utah
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From top left to bottom right: Ogden High School, Weber State University Bell Tower, Peery’s Egyptian Theater, Downtown, Gantry Sign, aerial view
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Junction City
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Still Untamed
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Location in Weber County and the state of Utah
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| Coordinates: 41°13′40″N 111°57′40″WCoordinates: 41°13′40″N 111°57′40″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Weber |
| Settled | 1844 |
| Incorporated | February 6, 1851 (As Brownsville) |
| Named for | Peter Skene Ogden[1] |
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| • Type | Council-Mayor |
| • Mayor | Mike Caldwell |
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| • Total | 27.55 sq mi (71.35 km2) |
| • Land | 27.55 sq mi (71.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,300 ft (1,310 m) |
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| • Total | 87,321 |
| • Density | 3,169.55/sq mi (1,223.84/km2) |
| Demonym | Ogdenite [3] |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
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84201, 84244, 844xx
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| Area codes | 385, 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-55980[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1444049[5] |
| Website | http://ogdencity.com/ |
Ogden /ˈɒɡdən/ is a city in and the county seat of Weber County,[6] Utah, United States, approximately 10 miles (16 km) east of the Great Salt Lake and 40 miles (64 km) north of Salt Lake City. The population was 87,321 in 2020, according to the US Census Bureau, making it Utah’s eighth largest city.[7] The city served as a major railway hub through much of its history,[8] and still handles a great deal of freight rail traffic which makes it a convenient location for manufacturing and commerce. Ogden is also known for its many historic buildings, proximity to the Wasatch Mountains, and as the location of Weber State University.
Ogden is a principal city of the Ogden–Clearfield, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which includes all of Weber, Morgan, Davis, and Box Elder counties. The 2010 Census placed the Metro population at 597,159.[9] In 2010, Forbes rated the Ogden-Clearfield MSA as the 6th best place to raise a family.[10] Ogden has had a sister city relationship to Hof in Germany since 1954. The current mayor is Mike Caldwell.
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