A living will is, in technical parlance, an 'advance directive'. Advance
Directive is a good term for such a document because it is all about making
a plan in advance for when you cannot speak for yourself
A Living Will is usually a written record of someone's wishes regarding clinical
treatment to be activated in the event of the individual becoming
incapable of making their wishes known to the medical team treating
them.
A Living Will does not have to be in writing unlike a last will and
testament. Nevertheless is foolish to consider a living will and not record
your wishes formally, therefore at the outset if you want a living
will you should resolve to make it in writing.
A welfare , healthcare or medical care attorney is someone nominated by an individual to make
decisions on clinical treatment on their behalf in the event of their
becoming incapable of making, or communicating, their own decision.
This is not compulsory to grant someone the power to make medical and care
decisions for you but it might be a good idea. The form for such an
appointment is contained in our Living Will Kits.
