What is a living will?

A living will, which is commonly used by those that have serious medical conditions is a directive resolve in the form of a contract in which the person or people will be able to state their wishes and preferences for their medical care. This is important in order for them to communicate their decisions should they be unable to tell it in the future (example: falling into comma). However, a living will, as its name suggests, has no power after the person dies.