Florida Living Will Template

Florida rules built into this template

• Governing law: Florida's health care advance directive law (Fla. Stat. Ch. 765), as a living will.
• Signing: A living will must be signed by the declarant in the presence of two subscribing adult witnesses, at least one of whom is neither the declarant's spouse nor a blood relative (Fla. Stat. § 765.302).
• Florida provides a suggested living will form (Fla. Stat. § 765.303); a health care surrogate is designated under Fla. Stat. § 765.202.

What the Living Will includes

1. Purpose
2. When This Directive Applies
3. Healthcare Agent
4. Life-Sustaining Treatment
5. Artificial Nutrition and Hydration
6. Pain Relief and Comfort Care
7. Organ and Tissue Donation
8. Pregnancy
9. Copies, Revocation, and Reliance
10. Florida Signing Requirements
11. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

Is a living will legally binding in Florida?

Yes. Florida recognizes written treatment instructions under Florida's health care advance directive law (Fla. Stat. Ch. 765), as a living will, as long as the document is signed correctly.

Does a living will need witnesses or a notary in Florida?

A living will must be signed by the declarant in the presence of two subscribing adult witnesses, at least one of whom is neither the declarant's spouse nor a blood relative (Fla. Stat. § 765.302).

What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Living Will?

The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Living Will for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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