Living Will / Advance Directive
IndividualsA legal document expressing your wishes for end-of-life medical care if you become unable to communicate. Covers life-sustaining treatment, resuscitation preferences, and organ donation decisions.
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A legal document expressing your wishes for end-of-life medical care if you become unable to communicate. Covers life-sustaining treatment, resuscitation preferences, and organ donation decisions.
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Key Clauses
- 1
Life-Sustaining Treatment
States preferences for ventilators, feeding tubes, and other life-support measures.
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Resuscitation Preferences
Indicates whether CPR and other resuscitation efforts should be attempted.
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Pain Management
Expresses wishes for palliative care and comfort measures.
- 4
Organ and Tissue Donation
Documents decisions about donating organs or tissues after death.
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Healthcare Agent
Designates a person to make medical decisions if the principal cannot.
When You Need This
- Planning ahead for potential serious illness or incapacity
- Ensuring your medical wishes are followed if you cannot communicate
- Providing guidance to family members and healthcare providers about end-of-life care
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Living Will / Advance Directive?
A legal document expressing your wishes for end-of-life medical care if you become unable to communicate. Covers life-sustaining treatment, resuscitation preferences, and organ donation decisions.
What should a Living Will / Advance Directive include?
A comprehensive living will / advance directive should include: life-sustaining treatment, resuscitation preferences, pain management, organ and tissue donation, healthcare agent.
When do I need a Living Will / Advance Directive?
Planning ahead for potential serious illness or incapacity. Ensuring your medical wishes are followed if you cannot communicate. Providing guidance to family members and healthcare providers about end-of-life care.
Is this template legally binding?
Templates provide a strong starting point, but we recommend having important agreements reviewed by a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction to ensure they meet local legal requirements.
Can I customize this template?
Yes — all bracketed [placeholder] fields can be replaced with your specific information. You can also add, remove, or modify clauses to fit your particular situation.
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