How to SIMPLY Organize Your Vital Documents
Having your vital documents in order is priceless to your peace of mind and (even for me) often easier to procrastinate than to get done. The problem often stems from not knowing what to do and how to get it done. So I’ll take some of the mystery out for you and help you get started.
An easy begining is to create Living Wills, Advance Directives, Medical Power of Attorney for yourself and your family members. These are important to have for any adult you may need to authorize care for. Living wills and other advance directives describe your preferences regarding treatment if you’re faced with a serious accident or illness. These legal documents speak for you when you’re not able to speak for yourself – for instance, if you’re in a coma.
Forms are often available for FREE from your local hospital. It’s basically a legal form giving you permission to authorize health care. It would be important to have on adult children as well as your parents or grandparents for whom you might become responsible as next of kin. Ours were easy to do. We just filled out the form and had some neighbors sign as witnesses.
Learn more here: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/living-wills/HA00014
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