The Supreme Court recently said people have the right to die with dignity. It recognised patients’ right to refuse treatment when there is no chance of survival by drafting a ‘living will', specifying that they should not be put on life support if in coma, incapacitated or vegetative state.
While a regular ‘will' that distributes assets is often considered the backbone of a complete estate plan, a 'living will' is essential in spelling out your end-of-life decisions. It is a document prescribing a person's wishes regarding the medical treatment he would want in the event he is unable to share
