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In order for a will to be considered valid in the state of Colorado, the testator must be at least 18 years old, have it signed by at least two witnesses (either before or after the testator's death), and have it either typed or handwritten. The state does not recognize oral (or "noncupative") wills.

So long as a Living Will appears valid and the medical professionals are not aware of any fraud, revocation, or that it was improperly executed, the attending physician may rely on it without the threat of liability. A Living Will must be witnessed by two uninterested parties, and should be notarized if possible.

No, in Colorado, you do not need to notarize your will to make it legal if you have two witnesses sign it. However, if you don't want to use witnesses, you can acknowledge it in front of a notary.

You do not need an attorney or a doctor to complete a Living Will, but you do need two witnesses. The witnesses cannot be your healthcare providers, an employee of your healthcare provider, your creditors, or anyone likely to inherit property from you.

Overview of Colorado Living Wills Law Under the Colorado Medical Treatment Decision Act (PDF), any competent adult is free to declare that life-sustaining procedures be withheld or withdrawn if he or she becomes incompetent to communicate these wishes to medical staff.

Requirements for Creating a Living Will in Colorado Minimum of 18 years of age. Physically and mentally able to communicate your own decisions. Document signed by 2 competent adult witnesses. Cannot be your doctor or healthcare facility employee. Cannot be a beneficiary of your estate. Cannot be a creditor of your estate.