A few years I completed some important documents.
These were my will, my living will power of attorney documents for both health and finance.
It was important to me to do these documents so I get a say in whether my life is extended in certain situations.
My incredible sister is the executor of these documents and a living will means my end of life decisions are already made so she doesn’t have to make hard decisions.
The living will is the most important of these documents and lays out my wishes in certain situations. My independence means the world to me so for me it is important so being unable to care for myself in any situation is not one I want to be in and so I have laid this out in the document. I have also stated that I do not want any medical intervention if they will only extend my life and not lead to full recovery.
A copy of this is with each of my hospitals and my GP who when I gave it to her said she wished more people did them to reduce the hard decisions when they’re older.
I’ve appointed my sister and oldest friend to ensure my views are respected as I trust them not to fight against my decisions and do as I wish.
These 2 amazing people are listed as attorneys for my financial and heath matters in my power of attorneys and also as executors or my will which lays out who I wish to gift my estate etc to.
As my three favourite people Olivia, Zac and Becca are the main recipients with small gifts to other people.
It’s not nice to think about these things but in my eyes it’s necessary and something I would ask you all to consider, even if it’s just doing a will. A living will means your family doesn’t have to make difficult decisions.
So now I can focus on being a good daughter, great sister and awesome aunt knowing the important things are taken care of.
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