UNIFORM LIVING WILL OF [list name of declarant]
To my family, physician, attorney, and anyone else who may become responsible
for my health, welfare or affairs, I make this declaration while I
am of sound mind.
If I should ever become in a terminal state and there is no reasonable
expectation of my recovery, I direct that I be allowed to die a natural
death
and that my life not be prolonged by extraordinary measures. I do,
however, ask that medication be mercifully administered to me to alleviate
suffering even though this may shorten my remaining life.
This statement is made after full reflection and is in accordance with
my full desires. I want the above provisions carried out to the extent
permitted by law. Insofar as they are not legally enforceable, I wish
that those to whom this will is addressed will regard themselves as morally
bound by this instrument.
If permissible in the jurisdiction in which I may be hospitalized I
direct that in the event of a terminal diagnoisis, that the physicians
supervising my
care discontinue feeding should the continuation of feeding be judged
to result in unduly prolonging a natural death.
If permissible in the jurisdiction in which I may be hospitalized I
direct that in the event of a terminal diagnoisis, that the physicians
supervising my
care discontinue hydration (water) should the continuation of hydration
be judged to result in unduly prolonging a natural death.
I herewith authorize my spouse, if any, or any relative who is related
to me within the third degree to effectuate my transfer from any hospital
or
other health care facility in which I may be receiving care should
that facility decline or refuse to effectuate the instructions given herein.
I herewith release any and all hospitals, physicians, and others for myself and for my estate from any liability for complying with this instrument.
Signed:
_______________________________________________________________
[list name of declarant]
City of residence: [city of residence]
County of residence: [county of residence]
State of residence: [state of residence]
Social Security Number: [social security number]
Date: _________________
________________________________________________________________
Witness<
________________________________________________________________
Witness
STATE OF ________________________
COUNTY OF _______________________
This day personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, a
Notary Public in and for ______________ County,
___________________________State, ______________________________ _______________________________(Witnesses)
who,
being first being duly sworn, say that they are the subscribing witnesses
to the declaration of [list name of declarant], the declarant, signed,
sealed and published and declared the same as and for his declaration,
in the presence of both these affiants; and that these affiants, at the
request of said declarant, in the presence of each other, and in the
presence of said declarant, all present at the same time, signed their
names
as attesting witnesses to said declaration.
Affiants further say that this affidavit is made at the request of [list
name of declarant], declarant, and in his presence, and that [list name
of
declarant] at the time the declaration was executed, in the opinion
of the affiants, of sound mind and memory, and over the age of eighteen
years.
Taken, subscribed and sworn to before me by ____________
___________ (witness) and ____________________________ (witness)
this _______ day of __________________________________, 19_____.
My commission expires: __________________
___________________________________ Notary Public
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