A living will is a legal document that details your wishes and plans for end-of-life or life-prolonging medical treatment. Living wills are utilized in situations where you are unable to make health care decisions for yourself, and they provide numerous benefits to individuals of any age. Below, a few of these benefits are discussed in detail.
3 Reasons to Write a Living Will
1. Have the Care You Want
Just because you are rendered incapacitated to the extent you can't make your own decisions about medical treatment doesn't mean you don't deserve to have the kind of care you need. A living will ensures your wishes are followed and respected. You can tailor your living will to meet your needs—your lawyer will work with you to design a document that is customized with your preferences for medical care.
2. Keeps Peace Among Your Loved Ones
Imagine having a health crisis that puts you on life support equipment. Imagine your loved ones being told there is little chance of recovery. Now, imagine that half your family wants to remove you from life support, but the other half wants to keep you on it in case of a miracle. This would obviously create major tension and conflict during what is already an intense and difficult time. You are keeping the peace when you have a living will in place. Your plans are there in black and white, and there are no decisions left to your loved ones.
3. Get Peace of Mind for Yourself
Thinking about a significant, life-limiting medical event is understandably not a task many of us would cherish. But just because it's uncomfortable does not mean it should be avoided. With a living will drawn up, you can give yourself some valuable peace of mind and move forward knowing that even in a crisis, you will be cared for in the ways you would prefer.
To start designing a living will, trust Cheryl A. Beverson, Attorney at Law. With more than two decades of legal experience, Attorney Beverson serves clients throughout the Middletown, NY, region. Call (845) 341-0008 or visit the law firm online to arrange an appointment today.
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