Why make a Living Will?
Living Wills may be helpful in the event that an individual becomes incapacitated and unable to communicate, therefore being unable to dictate what medical treatment , if any, they receive. Many people may be prompted to make a Living Will to protect them from un-necessary pain and also prevent their loved ones from having to watch them suffer. They can also be helpful in removing the burden of potentially difficult decisions from loved ones. However, it is worth noting that Living Wills are not a form of Euthanasia. In certain cases, Living Wills can be used to prolong life rather than cut it short.
