What is a living will?

A living will is a legal document written in advance that outlines the medical treatment you wish to be administered if incapacitated due to an illness or injury. Living wills are an important part of disability planning law in Virginia, as they allow individuals to make decisions about medical care, even when they are unable to communicate their wishes. Living wills can include instructions for medical care such as how to respond to life-threatening conditions or treatments, such as stopping or continuing life-sustaining treatments in certain circumstances. Living wills also make it possible to appoint someone to make medical decisions for you if you cannot make them yourself. Living wills are an important part of disability planning law in Virginia, as they ensure that individuals can make decisions about their own medical care even when they are unable to do so.

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