Do You Have A Living Will?

It turns out that having a living will isn’t quite as common as you'd think—even among adults who likely understand its importance. A 2024 AARP survey revealed that only about 33 percent of older adults have taken the step of creating a living will, according to seniorliving.org. In other words, two-thirds are happily leaving decisions—or stress—to chance (or their next of kin).

What’s especially eye‑opening is how this figure applies to senior women. Though specific living‑will percentages for women aren’t widely reported, studies consistently show that women are less likely than men to have asset-related wills, which may suggest similar caution around medical directives like living wills. So picture this: most older women are awesome caretakers, but many haven't gotten around to the one care plan that ensures their own wishes are honored.

https://www.seniorliving.org/finance/estate-planning/living-wills/