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The Indiana Advance Directive (Medical POA & Living Will) is a multi-functional form that gives its executors the opportunity to declare their wishes regarding life-ending care as well as appoint a representative to handle certain medical decisions on their behalf. More and more states are adopting this format as it makes it easier for the public to convey their wishes in one cohesive document. If this appeals to you, you will need to make sure to transcribe the details of both parties within the instrument, indicate your choices regarding healthcare, and sign the form corresponding with Indiana law (signing requirements listed below).

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Laws

Statute – Medical POA (§ 16-36-1), Living Will (§ 16-36-4)

Definition – A “representative” is an individual at least eighteen (18) years of age appointed to consent to the health care of another under this chapter (§ 16-36-1-2). A “living will declarant” means a person who has executed a living will declaration under Section 10 of this chapter (§ 16-36-4-3).

Signing Requirements – The appointment of a health care representative requires at least one (1) adult witness (§ 16-36-1-6(a)(3)), whereas the execution of a living will demands two (2) witnessing parties (§ 16-36-4-8(b)(5)).