When discussing estate plans, people often emphasize the financial aspects of the estate planning process, such as asset distribution and tax issues. However, estate planning involves much more than property-related decisions.
A living will is an estate planning document used to make decisions about medical treatment. Have you ever thought about whether you would want to receive supplemental feeding or artificial ventilation if you became terminally ill? What are your thoughts about organ donation? A living will answer these questions and more. When creating a living will, you can decide what medical treatments you would want to receive if you become incapacitated. Drafting a living will is not only important for you, but also for your loved ones.
A Living Will Lets You Determine What Medical Treatment You Will Recieve
A living will is used to make decisions about medical treatment and end-of-life care in advance. Medical providers will use the information in a living will to determine how to proceed if you fall into a coma or experience another incapacitating medical issue.
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