I usually recommend that clients put their living will on file with their doctor, specialist, hospital, and give a few copies to their health care agent. I doubt I'll go so far as to mention the tattoo option.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Extreme Living Will
Apparently an 81-year old grandmother in England does not trust that having a living will on file with her doctor is sufficient. To make sure her medical team knows her wishes, she has had "do not resuscitate" tattooed on her chest and "PTO" tattooed on her shoulder.
Melinda Gustafson Gervasi is a Madison attorney and author whose current practice focuses on estate planning and probate. She is committed to increasing the public’s understanding of estate planning and probate issues. In 2013 she released her first book, Middle Class Philanthropist where she illustrates how anyone can leave a legacy. Gustafson Gervasi Law Office, LLC, 5555 Odana Rd., Suite 205, Madison, WI 53719
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