Living Wills document the person's wishes regarding life-sustaining procedures. AS 18.12.010

Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care designates a person's choice of who can make decisions about their medical care if they become incapable of doing so. AS 13.26.325

Tissue and Organ Donation documents a person's preference/permission for tissue and organ donations.

Wills document the selection of a guardian for children, distribution of assets and personal wishes for funeral services.

Ask About:

• "Have you thought about what you would like done if you became terminally ill, incapacitated or died?"
• "Have you discussed your wishes with your family?"
• "Have you made a living will with durable power of attorney for health care?" "Have you indicated your permission for organ and tissue donation?" "Have you made a will?"
• "Do you have an inventory which lists the location of the Advance Directives, plus any other documents that would be useful to family and friends?"
• "Remember that any document you establish can be changed if you change your mind."

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