More than ever, with world events today, people are recognizing the need for living wills, durable powers of attorney for health care, health care proxies, health care directives and health care surrogates. However, very few think through the actual use of these documents:

• Will yours be available to medical providers when needed in an emergency?
• Will the hospital know who you want to make decisions for you in the event you cannot make them yourself?
• Are your documents stored in a safe deposit box or with your attorney? Will they be accessible in the middle of the night? Will your family think about it when they get a call to rush to the hospital?

America Living Will Registry provides access to your documents, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year anywhere in the world. Registrants carry an ID card with a toll-free emergency number and web address. Emergency medical personnel may obtain copies of your directives either on-line or via fax.