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Healthcare directive

template

Also 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.