Preparing an advance directive involves more than simply filling out a form.
The time you spend thinking about the kind of care you want, or don't want, and discussing your wishes with your family and loved ones is much more meaningful than simply checking off boxes on a form.
The written document is a good way to memorialize and record your thoughts and choices, but it is no substitute for time spent discussing those choices with your loved ones.
When you are ready to prepare your document, remember that each state has its own law, and sometimes, its own form. While it is usually not necessary to have an attorney help you prepare an advance directive, you may want to consult an attorney if the various forms you obtain do not fit your needs or if you have any special concerns.
After you have prepared your advance directive, consider registering it with the U.S. Living Will Registry so that your choices will be available to health care providers and your family wherever and whenever needed.
Here are some sources for advance directive forms:
The states listed below are linked to web sites that provide free advance directive forms. These links are provided as an easy and convenient way for you to find a form for your state.
Alabama Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Alaska Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Arizona Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Arkansas Advance Directive & Living Will Forms California Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Colorado Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Connecticut Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Delaware Advance Directive & Living Will Forms District of Columbia Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Florida Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Georgia Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Hawaii Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Idaho Advance Directive & Living Will Forms IllinoisAdvance Directive & Living Will Forms Indiana Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Iowa Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Kansas Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Kentucky Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Louisiana Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Maine Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Maryland Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Massachusetts Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Michigan Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Minnesota Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Missouri Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Montana Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Nebraska Advance Directive & Living Will Forms New Hampshire Advance Directive & Living Will Forms New Jersey Advance Directive & Living Will Forms New Mexico Advance Directive & Living Will Forms New York Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Nevada Advance Directive & Living Will Forms North Carolina Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Ohio Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Oklahoma Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Oregon Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Arkansas Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Pennsylvania Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Rhode Island Advance Directive & Living Will Forms South Carolina Advance Directive & Living Will Forms South Dakota Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Tennesse Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Texas Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Utah Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Vermont Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Virginia Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Washington Advance Directive & Living Will Forms West Virginia Advance Directive & Living Will Forms Wisconsin Advance Directive & Living Will FormsWyoming Advance Directive & Living Will Forms
To read and download forms from some of the above sites, you may need to download free Adobe Acrobat Reader
