How Do You Make Out A Living Will?
Accidents happen every day, leaving families and loved ones with the responsibility of making critical decisions regarding the health care and medical treatment of their kin. Living wills are designed to alleviate the burdens of evaluation and choice by clearly dictating your wishes if you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of being unable to speak for yourself. There is no better time than the present to consider putting together an advanced medical care decree or living will. Download and print the living will, durable power of attorney for health care and do not resuscitate (DNR) forms that are valid for your state (see Resources). Read through the forms carefully and be sure you understand what each term means. Look up any unfamiliar expressions or phrases or take the forms with you to a legal aid office or attorney and have them explain it to you. Decide what specific care you’d like to receive in the event of an accident or unanticipated health crisis. Make sure you speci
