For more than 30 years, Carolyn M. Young has been working in the fiduciary services industry in California. Ms. Young leverages her experience in the field to lead Carolyn M. Young Fiduciary Services as owner. The company that offers such services as living wills.
When adults create a living will, they are putting their wishes for end-of-life care in writing. This ensures physicians provide the care a person wants, even when the patient is unable to communicate, as when in a coma or vegetative state. In many cases, living wills also address issues such as personal grooming instructions and funeral plans.
It’s advised that everyone create a living will once their reach the age of 18. While thinking about one’s end-of-life can be difficult, having a living will keeps loved ones from going through the anguish of making decisions with no guidance. Further, in many states, not having such a will limits that amount of control family members have over a person’s end-of-life care.
Individuals already experiencing health issues have a more immediate need for creating a living will. These issues include the possibility of hospitalization or surgery, or the diagnosis of a terminal condition. For these individuals, the risk of becoming incapacitated is much higher, thus making creation of a living will more important.
When adults create a living will, they are putting their wishes for end-of-life care in writing. This ensures physicians provide the care a person wants, even when the patient is unable to communicate, as when in a coma or vegetative state. In many cases, living wills also address issues such as personal grooming instructions and funeral plans.
It’s advised that everyone create a living will once their reach the age of 18. While thinking about one’s end-of-life can be difficult, having a living will keeps loved ones from going through the anguish of making decisions with no guidance. Further, in many states, not having such a will limits that amount of control family members have over a person’s end-of-life care.
Individuals already experiencing health issues have a more immediate need for creating a living will. These issues include the possibility of hospitalization or surgery, or the diagnosis of a terminal condition. For these individuals, the risk of becoming incapacitated is much higher, thus making creation of a living will more important.