[Shermy]

I think this whole situation shows the need for some sort of directive for next-of-kin (not just spouse),

Spouses shouldn't trump parents? Where does it end?

Anyway, consider if one is pro-Life, how can one sign this pro-choice document? Why should it matter if Terri said she didn't want to be sustained verbally or in writing?

[longtermmemmory]

If it is in writing, and properly executed, there is no reason to doubt it would be upheld.

Then the only challenge would be to show the document is a fake or had been surperceeded by another document (like a new will over an old will)

[socal_parrot]

My point was that in the Scaivo case, there is no living will so the courts are going with the spouse's wishes. If she would have done a directive things would be more clear.

[longtermmemmory]

You have no understanding of the abortion debate if you confuse apples and oranges. A living will is executed by an adult for themselves to let others know what they want.

In the present debate the mother and father would have a different view if there was a document which said "do this". Same for the judge.

Now we only have a heresay exception statement which was admitted and considered.