The North Carolina Living Will is a legal proclamation designed to confirm a patient’s preferences for future medical treatment. The arrangement serves as a precautionary measure allowing for an archive of the declarant’s wishes concerning health care to be maintained should they become incapacitated and unable to voice their desired choices. This common agreement is utilized to guide medical professionals in managing health care procedures according to the selections affirmed by the principal within the document.
Laws
Signing Requirements – Corroboration from both a notary public and two (2) subscribing witnesses is obligated to substantiate the accord (§ 90-321(c)).
Revocation – § 90-321(e)
Other Versions (3)
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Holistic Health and Wellness Version
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Instructions: Adobe PDF
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Additional Resources
- Donate Life NC – Register to Donate Life
- Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas Attorneys at Law – Do I Need a Living Will in NC?
- NC Department of Health and Human Services – Medical Care Decisions and Advance Directives
- NC Institute of Medicine – Advance Health Care Directives in NC
Related Forms (4)
- Advance Directive (Medical POA & Living Will)
- Advance Directive Wallet Card
- Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney Form
- MOST Form
Advance Directive (Medical POA & Living Will)
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Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
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Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (MOST) (also available in Spanish/en Español)
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