2006-09-25 05:02:14 · 12 answers · asked by Michelle 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
For those that have answered this question, not realizing exactly what a living will is need to re-read this and then consider it. A living will is not a last will and testament about bequeathing items, so if you're 21 and don't own anything, this doesn't pertain to that in the least. A living will is your express wish of what to do with you in the event that you become ill or injured and you can't tell the doctors how you want to be treated. Do you want to live forever on life support and be in a vegetative stage wracking up millions of dollars in medical bills with no chance for a normal life? Or do you want them to do everything within their power to make you well and if they can't, to turn them off. This is a decision that each of us should make and not have to burden our families with it. You should have one on file at your local hospital, give one to your family/parents/spouse/etc. And keep one in your wallet or purse as well. Also, having a last will isn't a bad thing to have even if you have no possessions, it also is used to state how you want your remains kept. Do you want to buried, do you want to be creamated and your remains scattered over the ocean? What?? Were not mind readers people. It takes but a few moments to do a living will and I think everyone regardless of age should have one.
2006-09-25 05:14:16 · answer #1 · answered by Sandi A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the estate planning law office I work at, we refer to that as an Advanced Directive for Health Care and Power of Attorney for Health Care, the 2 work together as a living will. I feel better having that than fill out the one a hospital provides (in emergency situations it is required by most hospitals to complete one) and they of course charge a ridiculous amount for it.
Just because someone "knows" your health intentions, doesn't mean squat. It has to be written and signed and notarized. Poor Terry Schiavo...........
2006-09-25 12:07:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope im only 21, Having a living will would be pointless. i dont own a house .. or have lots of money.... Just lots of Toys n games.. n what not. that my family will pillage. when i die.
Once i get settled in with a career.. Sure thing ;)
2006-09-25 12:05:15 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Perfectly.Flawed♥ 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes. I was inspired by the Terri Schiavo case. I want my family to know my medical directives.
2006-09-25 12:10:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't. My wife and I have already discussed and made clear to each other what our wishes would be if we're ever in some sort of a "Do we pull the plug?" situation.
2006-09-25 12:10:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
wow, a lot of these people have no clue what a living will is. I have one.
2006-09-25 12:06:40 · answer #6 · answered by Jenyfer C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope I plan on living forever, someone has to.
2006-09-25 12:11:16 · answer #7 · answered by eric g 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think everyone should have one I've seen and heard of too many family disagreement as to what a person want done;if it is written then there would be no trouble
2006-09-25 12:06:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't because my family already knows what i would want to happen, we've talked about it.. so unless my whole family is wiped out at the same time things are taken care of..
2006-09-25 12:06:34 · answer #9 · answered by pip 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have always wanted to remain mysterious, so none is my answer.
2006-09-25 12:09:42 · answer #10 · answered by Joy RP 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋