An important estate planning tool is the living will/health care directive which is a two part document purely related to health care decisions.

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The first part, in short, directs your doctor as to your intentions in the event that a medical illness prevents you from telling the doctor yourself. 

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For example, many have strong feelings about life support. Outlining your wishes in advance secures your ability to maintain your dignity and respect under the worst of circumstances. 

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Since medicine is not always black and white, the second component, authorizes a designated person, chosen by you to make all other medical decisions on your behalf when needed for crucial options related to treatment and recovery. 

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One of the key components to this designation is not necessarily to appoint the person who loves you the most, but the person who will make a decision consistent with your beliefs and intentions.

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