a living will can be a good thing. however, it just states your wishes on paper. a family member can override them in their grief and denial.

i do think it's a great tool in helping such family member to let go. your wishes are there in black and white to read 100 times if necessary and then there for them after the passing to reinforce that they've made the right decision for you based on your wishes.

hubby, my girls and me have all had "the talk". they know my wishes and i know theirs. it helped alot, but you know, with this all over the news it's made me think too about having that in writing. grief and desperation can take over and we never know what our "thinking" will be at a time like that.

thanks,

kd