[ClancyJ]

Say we have it in writing regarding our wishes. Any spouse could lose that piece of paper, the hospice could lose it or change the records.

Doesn't look like even a piece of paper will prevent the death dealers from deciding when we die to me.

[MineralMan]

"Say we have it in writing regarding our wishes. Any spouse could lose that piece of paper, the hospice could lose it or change the records.
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Two solutions: File the papers with your attorney. You can also record them at your county recorder's office. That may be called something else in your area, but you can record legal documents with your county or parish (LA).

See your attorney for more information regarding living wills. Do get it right, to prevent your wishes from being ignored.

[Darnright]

>Say we have it in writing regarding our wishes. Any spouse could lose that piece of paper, the hospice could lose it or change the records.<

Your lawyer will have a copy on file, just as he/she would your will.