What is a living will?
by David M. Israel

A living will is a written document that gives authority to another individual, or to several persons, to authorize certain medically related events.  Living wills are more similar to a power of attorney than to a will.  Living wills may, for example, authorize the removal of life sustaining mechanical support systems. They do not, however, give authority to deal with other people the individual’s assets and liabilities.

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