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Living
Will - How to Write One
"Do you have a Living Will?"
Emergency health care providers now commonly ask the question
as they gather pertinent information about an individual who
is about to receive medical treatment. A Living Will is
a written statement informing your family and your physician
why type care you want or do not want if you become unable to
make life prolonging decisions yourself. Surveys
indicate most Americans are in favor of advance directives or
Living Wills but only about a third of us have actually
written one.
It is not necessary that you have an attorney draw up your
Living Will. Kentucky Law (KRS 311.185) actually
specifies the form you should fill out. You probably
would be advised to see an attorney if you make changes to the
form which appears on the next page. The law also prohibits
relatives, heirs, health care providers or guardians from
witnessing the Will. You may wish to use the services of
a Notary Public in lieu of witnesses.
For more information and additional reading on Living
Wills, visit these websites.
Click here
for a copy of the 'Living Will'
Please
note: If you do not have Microsoft Word, please open in
Word Pad.
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