Living Will: Accepting death on your terms

Supreme Court has now allowed individuals to refuse unwanted treatment when there's no chance of survival by making a Living Will

The Supreme Court recently said people have the right to die with dignity. It recognised patients’ right to refuse treatment when there is no chance of survival by drafting a ‘living will', specifying that they should not be put on life support if in coma, incapacitated or vegetative state.

 
While a regular ‘will' that distributes assets is often considered the backbone of a complete estate plan, a 'living will' is essential in spelling out your end-of-life decisions. It is a document prescribing a person's wishes regarding the medical treatment he would want in the event he is unable to share