Kentucky: Attorney General Jack Conway - Living wills in Kentucky

It is also good to know about living wills since you might find you need a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Issues to help in things like blood transfusion decisions separate from a Durable Power of Attorney for financial issues. A living will has a more specific coverage so your health agent is not burdened with some decisions if you are unable to speak or needing hospice care and making the decision to go into hospice for pain control instead of curing that which cannot be cured. It is wise to have it worked out in advance so when stress times come, family folks have it organized for them and simplified. If your patient is lucky enough to be sharp and communicative and able to make all health decisions for you then it does take a burden off the care giver, but one sudden post surgery stroke could unexpectedly change that status and you would have more hassles. Ideally its in writing so there is no confusion at the end. Kentucky: Attorney General Jack Conway - Living wills in Kentucky