The Massachusetts Living Will, also referred to as a “personal directive”, is an individual’s account of what they would want to occur should they end up in a comatose state. Users of this form can stipulate what conditions are unacceptable to prolong their life, what procedures coincide with their religious beliefs, and how they would like their death & funeral arrangements to be handled. It should be noted that this document is NOT legally binding, but it is still considered a good measure to take as it can be used as a guide for loved ones and physicians when proceeding with end-of-life care. Following the completion of each desired section, executors of this instrument are encouraged to sign it to reaffirm the statements made within the document.
Laws
Statutes – No Legal Statutes
Signing Requirements – Principal Signature Recommended
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Multilingual Versions (4)
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Additional Resources
- Department of Public Health – Know Your Choices (Spanish/Español)
- Honoring Choices Massachusetts – Next Steps Tool Kit
- Honoring Choices Massachusetts – Things to Know About a Personal Directive
- Honoring Choices Massachusetts – Things to Know About Life-Sustaining Treatment
- Tufts Health Plan – Types of Advance Directives for Massachusetts
Related Forms
Advance Directive (Medical POA & Living Will)
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Comfort Care DNR Order Verification with Bracelet Inserts
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Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
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Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) Form
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