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Creating a Living Will and
Understanding Medical Powers of Attorney

A Medical Power of Attorney is a legal form in West Virginia that allows a person to name another individual to make their health care decisions.

A Living Will is a legal form in West Virginia that tells your family, friends, doctor and other health care providers how you want to be medically treated if you are terminally ill or remain unconscious.

"Creating a Living Will and Understanding Medical Powers of Attorney" is a useful document for putting your wishes on paper. This workbook outlines the procedure for creating both a medical power of attorney and a lving will.

download a PDF version of the template for "Creating a Living Will and Understanding Medical Powers of Attorney." If you have not done so, already read the document "Family Conversations" before completing the Living Will template.