Baines Barry K. - Ethical Wills Putting Your Values On Paper - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: As evidenced in the Terri Schiavo case that made national headlines having a living will is an essential element in ensuring that the way in which you would like to spend your last days will be respected. It informs both family and doctors of your medical treatment preferences in specific situations. An ethical will is a complementary text that communicates personal values beliefs blessings and advice to relatives and to future generations. It can be more meaningful to friends and family than any material possession you could bequeath to them. Together living and ethical wills ensure that your wishes and hopes are "on the record " not to be lost ignored or forgotten. Offering practical and inspirational advice for people at any stage of life Ethical and Living Wills includes: - Three recommended writing approaches to capturing our feelings for posterity - Expert information for understanding the legal and practical issues involved in documenting your medical care and treatment preferences in commonly occurring situations - Advice on when to distribute both ethical and living wills - Tips to protect the legacy you leave in an ethical will - preparing and caring for the document you create
Title: Ethical Wills Putting Your Values On Paper
Author(s): Baines Barry K.
Publisher: Hachette Books
Barcode: 9780738210551
Pages: 240 Pages
Publication Date: 4/4/2006
Category: Law, Citizenship & Rights For The Lay Person