A living will permits you to allow or deny certain medical options, even if the decision will result in death.
This document can be used to decline a treatment that will only postpone the moment of death, not prevent it, since the will takes effect in situations of terminal injury or illness.
By creating these documents while you are still capable, you will help family members or caregivers make the decisions you need in times of emergency. No one wants to think about future incapacitation or death, but it is still important to plan for the unimaginable. Crisis situations can strike at any moment, rendering these documents important for adults of all ages.