How this service helps
A living will records your wishes concerning life-prolonging procedures in circumstances recognized by Florida law, including certain terminal or end-stage conditions or a persistent vegetative state. It helps your family and providers understand your preferences. It does not distribute property, and it is different from a last will and testament.
Give loved ones the comfort of knowing
Conversations about serious illness can be difficult, but a written expression of your wishes can be a meaningful gift to the people who care about you. A living will helps them understand your preferences instead of wondering what you would have wanted.
Your values belong in the conversation
We provide a space to ask questions and consider what matters to you.
Express your preferences
Discuss your wishes about life-prolonging treatment in the situations addressed by a living will.
Support your decision-maker
Help the person you choose for health care decisions better understand your priorities.
Keep your documents consistent
Coordinate your living will with your health care surrogate designation.
You can start without having every answer
You do not need to be facing a medical crisis to prepare a living will. This can be part of creating your first estate plan or updating documents after a change in your health or wishes. We explain the purpose of the document in plain language so you can consider your choices thoughtfully.
Prepare, understand, and share
We help you put your preferences in writing and understand how the document works with your other planning. After signing, discussing your wishes with your chosen surrogate and sharing your document with your providers can make the plan more useful when it matters.
Your questions, answered
Is a living will a do-not-resuscitate order?
No. A living will and a do-not-resuscitate order are different documents. Discuss questions about resuscitation orders with your physician.
Can I name a decision-maker too?
Yes. A separate health care surrogate designation can identify who may make decisions within the authority you grant. These documents should be consistent.
Will my doctor automatically know about it?
Not necessarily. Tell your physician that you have a living will and arrange for a copy to be included in your medical records.
Wondering how this fits your life?
You do not need to know exactly which document to request. Tell us about your family, your goals, and your questions. We will help you identify the next step, in English or Spanish.