Are living wills legal in Canada?
Actually, the phrase “living will” is not a legal term in Canada. But it is used to describe the legal directives each province sanctions that deal with your medical care wishes should you be unable to communicate them. Do I need a living will if I have a last will and testament? Yes, your last will and testament deals with matters of property. Your living will deals with your health and personal care. Your last will and testament only kicks in after you die. Living wills are used during life and may be modified by the declarant whenever circumstances change. How does a living will work? Through a properly drafted legal document, you name someone to carry out your wishes for your medical care in the event that you are unable to make those decisions yourself. Again, you can be very specific as to what treatments you would agree to and which ones you don’t want. Having your wishes on paper can take the pressure off family members to make difficult decisions regarding your care. The docum
