Living Will / Advance Directive

This is where you make the hard calls ahead of time. A Living Will—also called an Advance Directive—lays out what kind of medical care you want (or don’t want) if you’re ever unable to speak for yourself. It's your voice when you don't have one.

What It Does

• Specifies what life-sustaining treatments you want or don’t want

• Covers situations like being in a coma, terminal illness, or brain death

• Gives guidance to your doctors and loved ones when you can’t speak

What It Doesn’t Do

• Appoint someone to make decisions (use a Medical POA for that)

• Control financial matters

• Override family wishes if not followed up with conversation

Who Needs to Sign

• You – the person making the directive

• Two adult witnesses – not related and not your healthcare providers

Does It Need to Be Notarized in Michigan?

Nope. Just two qualified witnesses, signed properly. That's all it takes to make it valid.

Bottom Line

This one’s about dignity. If you’ve got preferences on how you want to go out, make them known now. It’s a kindness to your future self—and the people who’ll have to make the call.

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