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Healthcare directive
templateAlso known as a living will in some jurisdictions — states your preferences for medical treatment and who can make decisions if you cannot.
Good fit for
- +Recording your medical treatment preferences in advance
- +Naming someone to make healthcare decisions if you're incapacitated
Not ideal for
- −Financial or property decisions (use a power of attorney instead)
- −Situations needing an immediately actionable emergency medical order (talk to your care team)
Ready to fill this in
3 short steps, autosaved as you go, exportable as a PDF at the end.
This document was generated from a template and is provided for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before relying on it.