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Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Living Wills - Get Them Done…NOW!
Like many of you, I’ve been lazy. I’m 40, not 80 - I don’t have any children, so I wasn’t in a hurry to get any paperwork signed. Well, after the Terri Schiavo ordeal, I’ve made my wishes known verbally to my parents, to Leigh-Ann and on this blog to anyone who will listen. I guess I’d better formalize it. I found the US Living Will Registry, which has the Advanced Directives for your state. Fill them out, get them notarized and put them in a safe place. Don’t let Congress, the President or your Governor, meddle in what is your business. I live in Las Vegas, so here is an example of the Advanced Directive Form from my state. As soon as I load my printer up with paper, I’m filling those papers out. I will not have millions of dollars spent on my empty shell. They can donate that money to people who can’t afford to pay for their pets’ surgeries. Yes, pets. Almost always, someone will take care of a person in need, but pets will be euthanized for things that can be treated. What do you think of the name “Cricket’s Fund - For Pets in Need”?
I digress. Go sign your papers. Now.
[edited to add - I found a site that will send you an Advance Directive packet - go here and do it now. You’re online, you know your own address. Take care of it.]
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