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Living Will (Advance Healthcare Directive)
Free living will (advance healthcare directive) template stating your wishes for medical treatment if you can't communicate them yourself.
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This free living will (advance healthcare directive) covers 1. Statement of Wishes, 2. Specific Treatments, 3. Healthcare Agent (if also naming one), 4. Organ Donation with 4 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for individuals and small businesses handling a straightforward legal document themselves needing a clear, professional document without commissioning custom legal drafting for a routine situation. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Living Will (Advance Healthcare Directive)
I, [Your Full Legal Name], being of sound mind, make this declaration of my wishes regarding medical treatment if I become unable to communicate them myself.
1. Statement of Wishes
If I am diagnosed with a terminal condition or am permanently unconscious, and my doctors agree there is no reasonable hope of recovery, I direct that:
[ ] I want life-sustaining treatment withheld or withdrawn, allowing natural death, except for treatment to keep me comfortable. [ ] I want life-sustaining treatment provided regardless of my condition. [ ] Other instructions: [Describe]
2. Specific Treatments
Artificial nutrition/hydration: [Wishes] CPR: [Wishes] Mechanical ventilation: [Wishes]
3. Healthcare Agent (if also naming one)
I appoint [Name] as my healthcare agent to make medical decisions on my behalf if I cannot, consistent with the wishes stated above. [Note: a separate Healthcare Power of Attorney document may be required in your state for this appointment to be legally effective.]
4. Organ Donation
[ ] I wish to donate my organs/tissues upon death. [ ] I do not wish to donate.
Signature: ______________________ Date: ____________
Witnesses (most states require 2 witnesses, and some require notarization): Witness 1: ______________________ Date: ____________ Witness 2: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is NOT a substitute for legal advice. Living wills have strict, state-specific execution requirements, and many states use their own official statutory form — check your state's specific form (often available free from your state health department or hospital) rather than relying solely on a generic template for something this important.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 4 standard sections: 1. Statement of Wishes, 2. Specific Treatments, 3. Healthcare Agent (if also naming one), 4. Organ Donation
- 4 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Before involving a lawyer
A solid starting draft to review with counsel, or to use directly for a low-stakes situation.
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What does this living will (advance healthcare directive) cover?
This legal template includes 1. Statement of Wishes, 2. Specific Treatments, 3. Healthcare Agent (if also naming one), 4. Organ Donation. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. This template reflects common practice, not your jurisdiction's specific requirements. Legal formalities (required language, witness or notarization rules, filing steps) differ by state and sometimes by county — confirm them with a licensed attorney before this document does any real work.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes. All 4 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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