[Theodore R.]

I don't think last minute conversations can trump community property laws in a state. It's not quite the same matter as having a feeding tube removed to starve and dehydrate the victim.

[RedBloodedAmerican]

In her case, maybe. In my dads case, we spoke months before he passed unexpectedly, and I had made his wishes known to family members while he was alive. Step-family stepped in and took over. Sad story, it was a bitter pill to swallow at the time, but I eventually forgave them if for nothing more than my own freedom.