The Challenge of Aging

Do you have a will? Why is it important to make a will? What is a living will? What information is available online to create a will?

I do not personally have a will. A living will informs your healthcare providers and your family about your desires for medical treatment in the event you are not able to speak for yourself. There are programs that can be purchased to create your own will on a computer without a lawyer. For example: http://www.alllaw.com/articles/wills_and_trusts/online-will-software.htm
If you have a complicated situation it is recommended you see a lawyer! Here is comedic take on what could happen if you don't make a living will and your health takes a turn! http://www.southparkstudios.com/full-episodes/s05e13-kenny-dies

In this episode of South Park, Kenny is diagnosed with muscular dystrophy making him unable to communicate with anyone regarding his health situation. Meanwhile his friends and guardians are split between keeping him alive or letting him pass away because they were unable to find his will (up until the end of the episode.)