Laws

Statute – Advance Directives For Health Care, Disposition Of Remains, And Surrogate Decision Making (18 V.S.A. § 9700 – 18 V.S.A. § 9731)

Definitions – “Advance directive” means a written record executed pursuant to section 9703 of this title, which may include appointment of an agent, identification of a preferred primary care clinician, instructions on health care desires or treatment goals, an anatomical gift, disposition of remains, and funeral goods and services. The term includes documents designated under prior law as a durable power of attorney for health care or a terminal care document (18 V.S.A. § 9701(1)).

Signing Requirements – Acknowledgment of the agreement’s execution must be reviewed and verified by two (2) witnesses deemed viable by the state of Vermont (18 V.S.A. § 9703).

Revocation – 18 V.S.A. § 9704