Advance directives

Note: The following is not a substitute for legal advice. While CaringInfo updates the following information and form to keep them up-to-date, changes in the underlying law can affect how the form will operate in the event you lose the ability to make decisions for yourself. If you have any questions about how the form will help ensure your wishes are carried out, or if your wishes do not seem to fit with the form, you may wish to talk to your health-care provider or an attorney with experience in drafting advance directives. If you have other questions regarding these documents, we recommend contacting your state attorney general's office.