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Living wills (also known as "health care directives") are for adults of all ages. Here are some good reasons to write down your wishes about end-of-life medical care. You might be too sick to express yourself when the time comes. Your family might disagree about what to do. You can help your family with the really tough decision of whether or not to take you off life support. Living wills often include legal protection for doctors and hospitals, so they don't get sued for honoring your request. Different states have different rules for what living wills should cover, but they all allow you to decline life support if you're close to death.