It is advisable to write a will with the help of an attorney and to write a medical power of attorney and a financial power of attorney. These legal documents will help you and your family handle issues when they crop up with a minimum of confusion.
An attorney friend of mine recently told me that she often needs to convince people that they need to not worry about offending someone. You need to make a choice regarding who you trust to make medical or financial decisions on your behalf if you are not able. If you talk it over with the person accepting the responsibility before the documents are signed you will be sure to have some one who is willing to help.
After the documents are signed, take the time to sit down with other interested parties to let them know what decisions have been made and to help them to understand that you still love them but you have asked X to take the responsibility for your own reasons. You will probably find that everyone is relieved that choices have been made and a plan is in place.
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