If I don't want a Living Will? - Advance Medical Directive
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To better understand the issues relating to your legal situation or problem, our legal information and other law related facts may be of interest to you
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You're not required to have a Living Will if you don't want one, but it's a good idea in order to guarantee that your wishes are followed regarding medical care. Otherwise, your family will have to make difficult decisions or incur large expenses and time delays if a Legal guardianship or conservatorship is needed.
If you become incapacitated and you have no Living Will, and your doctor and your family disagree about treatment, your health care decisions may have to be made in a court of law.
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