Baby Boomer Living Will
Many of us Baby Boomers have parents reaching the end of their lives. Some of us know what our parents want when they reach the end, but many of us have not had this discussion with our families. It’s hard. For us. For them.
One of the most important decisions we can make in advance is whether or not we want to prolong life artificially if we are at an end stage of life. We can make this decision legal and binding if we have a Living Will.
A properly drafted Living Will will state your advance directive about whether you want to prolong life after your doctors have determined that there is no probability of recovery. In Florida, this applies when you are in a terminal condition, vegetative state, or end-stage condition. A properly drafted Living Will should also direct whether or not you desire a feeding tube or hydration to keep you comfortable.
Yes, these are all wrenching decisions. But, without a Living Will, the health care system cannot “pull the plug”.
For our parents and for us baby boomers, actually no matter your age, it is much more preferable to make your wishes known by having an appropriate Living Will.
Please contact our office for a consult on a Living Will. Don’t do it yourself. The forms on line are often ineffective because they are too vague or they try to cover every possible medical contingency. And every state has specific statutory language required for a valid Living Will.
Contact the Law Office of Debra G. Simms for your consultation on Living Wills and other Advance Directives.
Don’t wait until it’s too late.
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