Writing a living will is a significant part of a person’s end-of-life planning, and everyone should have a living will. Writing a clear and concise living will and healthcare guidelines can provide a direction to your loved ones and make things easier for them.
So, What’s a Living Will?
A living will is, fundamentally, a legally binding, written document that allows you to inform your doctors about what type of medical care you prefer to get at the end of life. Since these are legal documents, you may need the help of a professional lawyer. They will guide you about the importance of a living will and help you create an understandable living will. You can also write a living will independently after thorough research.
The Importance of a Living Will
Prevent Conflicts
Whether you want to offer guidance to your healthcare surrogates, doctors, or your loved ones, a living will help. It provides clarity to the people around you on what they should do and gives them some peace of mind knowing that they’re following your instructions. It can help them avoid disagreements and conflict among your family members and reduce the emotional burden when you’re too old or near death.
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Stay in Control
It’s your right to have your things done exactly how you want them when you can’t control things because of excessive weakness or old age. A majority of people become unconscious or experience distress when they’re on their deathbed. Often, they may not be able to talk or communicate their thoughts with the people around them. Under these circumstances, a living will help the people around you perform things according to your guidelines, thus allowing you to remain in control and dictate how you want to be treated when you die.
Need Help?
If you need help in deciding if you should write a living will or if you just want an experienced legal consultant in Canada to help you write a simple and comprehensive living will, Nanda &Associates Lawyers are happy to help.
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Disclaimer: This blog is only intended for educational purposes and shouldn’t be used as a substitute for legal advice.
