The Living Will, also know as the Advance Directive, is a document that is beneficial in the event that you become terminally ill and feel that you do not want your life artificially prolonged, giving you ”legal say” to have medication stopped or a life support machine switched off. This provides peace of mind for your family, as they would not have to make such a decision at a very emotional time. If you make an advance decision to refuse treatment and then later make a health and welfare Lasting Power of Attorney which gives someone authority to give or refuse consent to the same kinds of treatment, your advance decision will become invalid.

Disadvantages of Advanced Directive – Can be challenged by the loved ones and doctors in case of “terminal illness” and could be overturned.

People of all ages die or lose mental capacity every day. Whatever your age, if you have assets such as a house, savings, or a business, and you also have children or other people who need looking after, good estate planning is recommended, and consideration should be given to writing a will, organising Lasting Powers of Attorney and even funeral planning to save your family the worry and expense at what will be a difficult time.

People of all ages die or lose mental capacity every day. Whatever your age, if you have assets such as a house, savings, or a business, and you also have children or other people who need looking after, good estate planning is recommended, and consideration should be given to writing a will, organising Lasting Powers of Attorney and even funeral planning to save your family the worry and expense at what will be a difficult time.

People of all ages die or lose mental capacity every day. Whatever your age, if you have assets such as a house, savings, or a business, and you also have children or other people who need looking after, good estate planning is recommended, and consideration should be given to writing a will, organising Lasting Powers of Attorney and even funeral planning to save your family the worry and expense at what will be a difficult time.