What is a Living Will?
A Living Will is a statement that sets out what medical treatment you would and would not wish to receive in the event that you lose mental capacity or the ability to communicate in the future.
A 'Living Will’ is not actually a Will and does not deal in any way with your estate.
Living Wills are also known as ‘advance directives’ or ‘advance decisions’, and are legally binding in England and Wales.
Any advance decisions you make can be legally enforced under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. As a result, healthcare professionals must adhere to your wishes.