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The
question is: what is a living will and, why is it imperative to have
one?
Living Will
What are Living Wills?
A living will is simply a legal directive which instructs how
much artificial life support you wish to receive if you fall into an
irreversible coma or persistent vegetative state. It outlines very
specific directives for medical care.
A living will also provides for the appointment of a guardian or
health care surrogate. A health care surrogate is a person you
designate to make medical decision on your behalf in the event you
are unable to make those decisions for yourself. You can also
establish an alternate surrogate in case your first choice is unable
to serve in that capacity.
Like any will, a living will can be revoked at any time. You can
revoke it by destroying it or by communicating to a witness, an
attending physician or other health care provider that you revoke
it.
But, Why have a Living Will?
The Schiavo case illustrates the heartache and legal wrangling
that can take place without a legal directive. A living will
provides written directives and documentation to ensure your wishes
are executed, the person you wish to represent your interests is not
challenged, your family and loved ones are spared doubt, guilt and
divisiveness, along with emotional pain, and undue legal expenses.
More than ever, individuals need to be scrupulous about having a
written directive readily available so that their choices are
carried out and their loved ones are spared as much pain as
possible.
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What does this mean?
I help people plan their estates so that it is
beneficial to them.
I live in California (1 in 8 Americans live in California)
Some people find this hard to believe but our governments need
money.
Those who don't plan properly are paying WAY more than their "Fair"
share.
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