| A Living Will is one type of
advance directive. It is a document that states a person's
preferences for medical treatment in certain situations. It usually
specifically states life-sustaining procedures to be provided,
withheld or withdrawn if the person is in a terminal condition and
unable to make or communicate their own decisions.
A Living Will does not include any provisions assigning someone
else to make decisions for the signer. That is accomplished by
another type of advance directive, called a
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care (DPA).
Living Wills are legal in most states. Even where not officially
recognized by state law, a Living Will can still provide guidance to
one's family and doctor about medical care.
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