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Most of us have taken the step of writing a will to alleviate some of the stress and confusion that will inevitably ensue after we pass. While this is an adequate precaution in the event of death, other important legal documents need to be drafted to ensure that your loved ones know how to take care of you in dire circumstances. The primary legal document of this nature is a personal directive.

A personal directive tells people what steps you would like to be taken in the event that you have lost the capacity to make decisions for yourself. This may be due to a illness, injury or any other cause. The advanced medical directive lays out your wishes regarding living conditions, medical treatment and other variables that you may not have the ability to make decisions on.

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