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Abstract
When we are born, we begin the journey of life. Old-age is the end of this journey, and advanced will-making is an act that helps preserve the dignity and quality of our lives during this final stage. It helps us confront our position and provides our children with a sense of security. This study aims to understand the elderly attitude toward will-making and proposes suggestions based on its findings.
This study conducted in-depth interviews with the residents at Jen-Chi Senior Home using WinMax98 as the analytical software. Our findings are as follows:
1. The two most decisive factors in determining advanced will-making are: 1) the elderly person’s assets; 2) the relationship between parent and child. 2. Gender, education, and religious beliefs are non-determinants of advanced will-making. 3. In general, the elderly are not hesitant to speak of will-making or death. 4. In general, the elderly do not wish to prolong their lives if they are suffering physically and are eager to understand the Hospice Palliative Rules. 5. Most Taiwanese are able to accept the process of cremation. However, it is not a choice for some others. 6. The percentage of elderly accepting lifetime contracts is relatively low, but those who did were very satisfied with their decisions. 7. In generally, the elderly agree that those with assets should make an advanced will in order to prevent future disputes; however, none have placed their assets in a trust fund. It can be explained that the elderly are unfamiliar with the functions of trust law 8. Most elderly are unfamiliar with advanced will-making and must rely on the expertise of lawyers. But legal assistance from lawyers has not become their preferred choice. 9. To most elderly in this study, promoting caring relationship between parent and child seems more important than considering an advanced will-making.
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