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Preparing for the inevitable-our death- is something all of us need to deal with so as not to place an unwelcome burden on family members and friends, or even possibly strangers trying to help in the aftermath. The added complication of living outside of one’s mother country adds another obstacle
In Mexico, active euthanasia is illegal nationwide. While Baja California Sur doesn’t have a specific state law recognizing voluntad anticipada (advance directives or passive euthanasia), you can create a notarized voluntad anticipada through a local notary.
When encountering the dead...
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Call 911 to report the emergency to the county. If no response, call Proteccion Civil 624-178-6884
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When the local police arrive, provide them with Passport. The police will contact the coroner in the county you reside. In Los Barriles, this is in La Paz. In Buenavista, the coroner is located in Los Cabos. This will take several hours.
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Do not move or touch the body after death.
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Do not leave the deceased’s house unattended.
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