We have recently learned by Terri Schievo's case that it is important to let people know exactly what you want. Also, for those of you in the middle of a divorce or separation - thought for the day - he/she can pull the plug on you until the day you are divorced - scary! It is very important to have a Will, Health care proxy, a living will and durable power of attorney.
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This site tells you what is required for a valid living will and/or health care proxy for your state. Click on your state for a living will that can be printed or copied and pasted into a word processing program.
A Living Will is a document that allows a person to explain in writing which medical treatment he or she does or does not want during a terminal illness. A Living Will takes effect only when the patient is incapacitated and can no longer express his or her wishes. The will states which medical treatments may be used and which may not be used to die naturally and without the patient’s life being artificially prolonged by various medical procedures. A Durable Power of Attorney is a document that gives someone else the authority to act on your behalf on matters that you specify, it can be specific to a certain task or broad to cover many financial duties. The power can be given to start immediately, or upon mental incapacity. A health care proxy gives the person you choose as your agent the authority to make all health care decisions for you, including the decision to remove or provide life-sustaining treatment, unless you say otherwise in this form. "Health care" means any treatment, service or procedure to diagnose or treat your physical or mental condition.
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