Living Will / Advance Directive

A Living Will, sometimes referred to as an Advance Directive, is a legal document that allows you to communicate your wishes regarding certain medical care and treatment in the event you are unable to make or communicate your own healthcare decisions.

A Living Will can provide guidance about your preferences for medical treatment in specific circumstances, including situations involving a terminal condition or other circumstances addressed by the applicable directive. By putting your wishes in writing, you can provide your loved ones and healthcare providers with a better understanding of the care you would want if you are unable to speak for yourself.

Planning ahead can help reduce uncertainty during difficult circumstances and give you greater control over how your healthcare preferences are communicated.

A Living Will and a Healthcare Power of Attorney serve different purposes. A Healthcare Power of Attorney allows you to designate someone to make healthcare decisions on your behalf when you are unable to do so, while a Living Will communicates your own wishes regarding certain medical treatment and end-of-life care.

Make your wishes known. Plan ahead for the decisions that matter most.