Laws
Statute – South Carolina Death With Dignity Act (§ 44-77)
Definition – “Declarant” means a person who has signed a declaration in accordance with Sections § 44-77-40 and § 44-77-50, in accordance with earlier, current, or future versions of this chapter, or in accordance with the law of another state if the declaration provided for by the law expresses an intent that is substantially the same as the intent of the declaration provided in Section § 44-77-40.
Signing Requirements – A notary official, along with two (2) suitable witnessing individuals, are required to view the endorsement of the paperwork to certify the event (§ 44-77-40(2)).
Revocation – § 44-77-80
Other Versions
South Carolina Living Will – Version 1
Download: Adobe PDF
Download: Adobe PDF
Additional Resources
- AnMed Health – Making Medical Decisions
- Donate Life South Carolina – Organ Donation FAQ’s
- Lexington Medical Center – Health Care Decisions Guide
- Morton & Gettys Attorneys at Law – Making Your Final Wishes Known
- University South Carolina – Instructions for Yor Future Medical Care
Related Forms (6)
- Advance Directive (Medical POA & Living Will)
- Advance Directive Wallet Card
- Declaration for Mental Health Treatment
- Do Not Recusitate (DNR) Form
- Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney Form
- POST Form
Advance Directive (Medical POA & Living Will)
Download: Adobe PDF
Download: Adobe PDF
Declaration for Mental Health Treatment
Download: Adobe PDF
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order
Download: Adobe PDF
Information: Adobe PDF
Durable (Financial) Power of Attorney
Download: Adobe PDF, MS Word (.docx)
Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment (POST) (also available in Spanish/en Español)
Download: Adobe PDF
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