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A Living Will

Living Will or Health Care Proxy
By creating a living will, you can articulate your beliefs on life-sustaining measures. With a health care proxy, you can name a trusted individual to make health care decisions if you are unable to do so. The health care proxy is used only for medical purposes. Like a living will, the health care proxy states when life-support equipment should be disconnected and medical efforts should cease.
Avoid Confusion About Your Health Care Wishes
See how having valid health care documents can relieve loved ones from making difficult decisions on your behalf.

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