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Most people have the same plan for a long, full life – live well, maybe have some children, retire, enter your golden years, die peacefully in your sleep, fulfilled, satisfied, and with no regrets. While that does happen for a number of Americans, the unfortunate reality that statistics proves for us is that accidents happen. Terri Schiavo was in her mid-twenties when a surprise heart attack reduced her to a permanent vegetative state, the numbers for car accidents are staggering, and a simple slip and fall can land a person in a coma, sometimes a permanent one. This is an understandably grim subject, for you and your loved ones. Thankfully, taking care of yourself and your medical decisions, were you ever to land in that situation, takes only a few minutes. Then we can all go back to imagine a peaceful passing at the ripe old age of 115.
A Hawaii living will is a document which simply indicates whether or not you would like to be kept on artificial life support in case you are terminally ill or in a permanent vegetative state and unable to communicate your desires. Indicate any special wishes or instructions and rest assured that if you change your mind, a Hawaii living will may be cancelled or revoked at any time.
A LegalZoom living will provides a back-up provision in case you are unable to communicate your desires but are not so sick as to require your directives concerning a vegetative state. Called a health care agent, you grant this person health care power of attorney to carry out your wishes. Additionally, the LegalZoom living will includes provisions for an alternate health care agent if your first choice is not available.
LegalZoom can help you take control of health care decisions quickly and easily. Prepare your customized Hawaii living will online, today.
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