Planning ahead for medical decisions can feel uncomfortable, but it brings real peace of mind. A living will helps you maintain control of your healthcare wishes when you can’t communicate them yourself, making it an essential part of your long-term planning. This quick check-in is here to help you either create your living will or revisit the one you already have.

A living will is more than a document — it’s a thoughtful step toward clarity and comfort. As you review your existing plans or consider creating new ones, keep the following points in mind:

• It allows you to outline your preferences for treatments such as life support, resuscitation, and other critical interventions.
• Having an up-to-date living will removes uncertainty for doctors and family members, guiding them through difficult decisions with confidence.
• It helps reduce the emotional burden on your loved ones during stressful or unexpected situations.
• This legal document ensures your healthcare wishes are respected and followed, even when you can’t speak for yourself.
• If you don’t have a living will yet — or haven’t revisited yours in years — now is a meaningful time to check in and make sure it still reflects your wishes.

Use this moment as an invitation to review your living will or take the important step of creating one. Your future self — and your loved ones — will be grateful you did.