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No matter your age, having a conversation (and putting in writing) what your medical wishes are when the end-of-life comes is a vitally important conversation to have. While it’s not always an easy ...

Completing an advance directive form is a great way to write down health care wishes before a medical crisis occurs. These legal documents help loved ones and doctors know what medical treatments a ...

According to a 2014 study published in "The American Journal of Preventive Medicine," nearly three quarters of survey respondents did not have an advance medical directive. This is the generic term ...

Creating a living will and other advance directive documents may be easier, and cheaper, than you think. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Living wills and other advance directives are written, legal instructions regarding your preferences for medical care if you are unable to make decisions for yourself. Advance directives guide choices ...

If you ended up unconscious and on life support, how long would you want your family to wait and see whether you recovered? If you want to make sure your wishes are respected, consider an advance ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about achieving wealth and how it intersects with our lives. Estate planning is a complex world for most Americans. For ...

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signed a directive targeting medical care for transgender youth. Nineteen attorneys ...

If you get COVID-19 and struggle to breathe, would you want to be put on a ventilator? Whatever your answer, ask yourself another question: Who would make your wishes clear if you couldn’t speak for ...