No kidding. Legislators get all out of shape on property contracts that don't read in plain english, but the same dirty SOB's legislate model language that is confusing. I think the Florida model living will in unconsionable, due to use of misleading terms of art. The Georgia model Living Will sucks too, IMO.
Legislatures need to be pressured to change the model language. There should be media attention to make the public aware of the misleading language in these as well, using the actual model language. I can easily see most people being fooled by the language in these.
This coordinated attempt to dupe people out of their lives is beyond maddening.
I once picked up a stray dog in the street. I couldn't keep it because I already had several pets. I took the animal, a healthy young dachshund to the local RSPCA (Royal Society for the Protection of Animals) and they gave me a form to fill in. As the finder, I had to give more detailed information than on that "Living Will' document, I was placed in the position of being required to make a statuary declaration as to how and where I found the animal, sign over any rights to the animal and declare that I agreed not to seek recompense....blah blah blah...it went on for several pages!
Forgive me if I am now of the opinion that animals have more 'human rights' than the elderly in the USA do.
The standard form of that 'Living Will' document is a travesty, it would not pass muster at the RSPCA!