(August 25, 2018 at 12:46 pm)Gawdzilla Sama Wrote: The term "living will" in interchangeable with "advance directive" around here. I prefer the second term as I have no living family that would know I'm dead, so a will is moot.
You can make that directive to end up in the hands of a friend, it doesn't have to be family. Even doctors want to know your wishes in case of terminal or vegetative state. It not only makes it easier for your doctor, but it also helps them avoid a lawsuit.
The point of having a living will isn't just about you, it is for those around you, even those who do not know you whom may have to deal with you in decline or death.
If you don't have a living will or directive, as you put it, it can drag your case through the legal system. Those public record statement on your part simply make it smoother for all involved.
