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Make a living will. Talk about it. Death is going to happen to everybody. Write it down. Even if you write it on a piece
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"Make a living will. Talk about it. Death is going to happen to everybody. Write it down. Even if you write it on a piece of paper at home and have your family witness it, you need to write it down"

- Michael Schiavo

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This quote by Michael Schiavo is motivating people to make a living will. A living will is a file that details a person's desires relating to healthcare and end-of-life choices. It is necessary to make a living will due to the fact that it allows an individual to make their wishes understood in case they are not able to communicate them due to disease or injury. By jotting down their desires, a person can make sure that their desires are appreciated and followed. Schiavo highlights the value of making a note of these desires, even if it is on a paper at home and experienced by member of the family. He reminds us that death is unavoidable and that it is necessary to make our wishes known ahead of time. Earning a living will is an important action in making sure that our wishes are respected and followed.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Michael Schiavo somewhere between April 3, 1963 and today. He/she was a famous Celebrity from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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