Advanced Health Care Directive (Living Will & Power of Attorney for Health Care)
Templates and Forms
Advanced Health Care Directive (Living Will & Power of Attorney for Health Care) - PDF
Advanced Health Care Directive (Living Will & Power of Attorney for Health Care) - RTF
Free form. Use this form to appoint a trusted person to make health and end-of-life decisions for you when you cannot, and to set out your wishes in such circumstances.
Use the RTF (word processing format) if you need to make changes to the form before filling it out, such as adding additional room for legal description, additional names of signatories, or additional details. Be aware that changing the language on some forms may affect their validity and enforceability.
Disclaimer!
These forms have been adapted from California statutes and highly-regarded practice guides to fit common situations. The law librarians have attempted to provide instructions, definitions, and examples to assist non-lawyers in understanding the purpose of the form, and what type of information to include when filling it out.
However, only lawyers (attorneys) can advise you of the correct forms for your particular situation, and what specific information to include on your forms.
It is your responsibility to determine whether this form is suited to your needs. If you have questions about what form to use, or how to fill them out, visit your local law library to do your own legal research, or consult a lawyer.
This material is intended as general information only. Your case may have factors requiring different procedures or forms. The information and instructions are provided for use in the Sacramento County Superior Court. Please keep in mind that each court may have different requirements. If you need further assistance consult a lawyer.