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Ethical questions about an individual's right to die and euthanasia are passionately argued on both sides of the issue. Since today's life support systems can prolong an individual's life for years and years, most of us need to have an opinion. It is possible to be kept alive even if the brain stops functioning or if a person is in constant pain. While most people establish the very important Last Will and Testament to determine what will happen to their property once they die, a living will is equally important and lets your loved ones know how you would like prolonged life support to be handled in your situation. A Wisconsin living will is a document which outlines, in writing, your decision regarding artificial life support when it is clear that either death is imminent or you have entered a persistent vegetative state, or a coma that will not end.
Incorporated into the LegalZoom living will is a provision to legally appoint someone to handle your health care power of attorney, meaning he or she can make important health care decisions for you if a situation happens where you are unable to do so by yourself. The LegalZoom living will includes provisions for electing an alternate health care agent, sometimes termed a health care proxy, if your original designee is unavailable when he or she is needed.
Take control of what would be a very hard decision if someone were to make it for you. In your living will, you can clarify any special instructions. If you were to change your mind and no longer agree with what you have outlined in your Wisconsin living will, take comfort in the knowledge that your document can be easily cancelled at any time. LegalZoom can help you take control of your health care decisions rapidly and straightforwardly. Prepare your customized Wisconsin living will online with LegalZoom today.
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