Templates
Individuals

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.

Key Clauses

1

Life-Sustaining Treatment

States preferences for ventilators, feeding tubes, and other life-support measures.

2

Resuscitation Preferences

Indicates whether CPR and other resuscitation efforts should be attempted.

3

Pain Management

Expresses wishes for palliative care and comfort measures.

4

Organ and Tissue Donation

Documents decisions about donating organs or tissues after death.

5

Healthcare Agent

Designates a person to make medical decisions if the principal cannot.

Use This Template

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