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A living will, a.k.a an advance directive or healthcare directive, is a legally-binding document that indicates which medical treatments and end of life care you prefer in the event you become incapacitated.<\/p>\n

This is especially important if you don\u2019t have a durable power of attorney assigned to make medical decisions on your behalf.<\/p>\n

For instance, this includes your specifications related to treatment preferences, organ donations, and life support care.<\/p>\n

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A living will, a.k.a an advance directive or healthcare directive, is a legally-binding document that indicates which medical treatments and end of life care you prefer in the event you become incapacitated. This is especially important if you don\u2019t have a durable power of attorney assigned to make medical decisions on your behalf. 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