Living Will

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A living will is a patient-based medical directive that states the patient’s wishes should they be unable to make medical decisions on their own behalf

Similar to what is known as an advanced healthcare directive, a living will specifically state the types of medical care requested if that person is no longer able to make medical decisions on their own behalf due to being physically and mentally incapacitated.

The purpose of a living will is to provide medical providers with specific end-of-life instructions. Most healthcare and estate planning attorneys will be able to prepare this type of legal document for you.

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