Living Will: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how to create legally binding instructions for your medical care if you are unable to make decisions for yourself.
A Living Will is a legal document that allows you to state your preferences for medical treatment in the event that you become unable to communicate your wishes.
Who it's for
This is available to any adult.
What you get
You receive a legally binding set of instructions. These instructions tell medical professionals exactly what kind of treatments you do or do not want if you are incapacitated and cannot speak for yourself.
What it costs you
It costs you the time required to draft the document. While you can write it yourself, getting it certified by a notary is an optional step that is recommended to ensure its validity.
The catch to know
The document must be very specific to be effective. General statements may not be enough to ensure your exact medical wishes are followed by doctors.
How to apply
- Draft your specific medical instructions clearly.
- Consider having the document certified by a notary to strengthen it.
- Store the document in a safe place and inform your family or representatives.
- Review your instructions regularly to ensure they still match your wishes.
For more information, visit the official portal: https://www.bmj.de