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Today's life support systems have the ability to maintain the life of an individual for years, sometimes even decades, even if the brain ceases to work or if pain levels are high and constant. While most people remember to care for their property posthumously by creating the very important Last Will and Testament, a living will is an equally important legal document. A New Mexico living will sets forth, in black and white, whether or not you choose to remain on artificial life support if it is clear that you will pass away or are in a coma or vegetative state that has turned permanent.
When you purchase a LegalZoom living will, you are afforded the ability to award someone else what's called health care power of attorney, meaning this person can legally make important health care decisions on your behalf in the unfortunate situation that you are unable to do so. Also, a LegalZoom living will contains provisions for an alternate health care agent, just in case your first choice is not available.
With a living will, you can handle these difficult decisions while you're still able so your family won't have to wrestle with them if you can't. Indicate any special desires or particular instructions and rest assured that in case you change your mind, a New Mexico living will is easily cancelled at any time. LegalZoom can help you take control of your future health quickly and easily. Don't wait. Prepare your customized New Mexico living will online today.
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