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Life support is something that revolutionized modern medicine. Strictly defined as anything that is used to keep a human body alive that is unable to sustain itself on it's own, life support is necessary in several situations. In both intensive care and most surgeries, life support systems help the body recover from trauma. The use of life support systems in cases of a coma that is deemed permanent or a persistent vegetative state however, has been hotly debated in the United States.
As competent adults, we have the constitutional right to make decisions for ourselves regarding our use of artificial life support and whether we are pro or con. Once our bodies and minds are in either a permanent coma or we have been pronounced brain dead, obviously we are not able to make our desires known. Remember, modern day life support systems can keep an individual's body alive for years, even if the brain is no longer operating or the person is in constant pain.
Take control of these difficult decisions so your family won't have to do it for you. Already have a Last Will and Testament? The difference is this: Arkansas living wills don't deal with property; a living will is a document which lets you decide whether or not to be kept on artificial life support in the unfortunate event that you need that question answered. If you have any special wishes regarding certain machines or time limits, you can indicate these desires in you living will. And don't worry, an Arkansas living will can be cancelled or revoked at any time.
Included in the LegalZoom living will is the ability to delegate a health care proxy, meaning he or she will have your power of attorney and can make important health care decisions on your behalf. LegalZoom can help you quickly and easily take control of your future by preparing a customized Arkansas living will online.
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