One of the first steps you can take to make sure your living will is carried out is to let your family members and health care representatives know that it exists. As long as the living will is in harmony with local state laws and regulations, it is a legally binding document. If you present your living will to a physician who does not want to carry it out because of conflicting ethical or religious beliefs, it is best to transfer to a new doctor who is able to follow everything outlined in the document.