Arkansas Living Will (Healthcare Directive)

A Living Will (Healthcare Directive) outlines your medical preferences. Attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.

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Arkansas Living Wills and Health Care Package

Get everything needed to ensure your medical treatment decisions are respected and organized in one convenient package.

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Common Arkansas Living Will (Healthcare Directive) documents

  • Advance Directive — outlines your healthcare preferences in critical situations.
  • Healthcare Proxy — designates someone to make medical decisions on your behalf.
  • Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care — gives authority to an agent for healthcare decisions.
  • Health Care Instructions — details specific medical treatments you do or do not want.
  • End-of-Life Directive — specifies wishes regarding end-of-life care and interventions.

Similar documents: key differences

  • Living Will vs. Healthcare Proxy — a Living Will states your wishes, while a Healthcare Proxy appoints someone to act for you.
  • Advance Directive vs. Living Will — an Advance Directive can include a Living Will and other healthcare decisions.
  • Durable Power of Attorney vs. Healthcare Proxy — Durable Power of Attorney covers all decisions, while Healthcare Proxy is healthcare-specific.
  • Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) vs. Living Will — a DNR specifically addresses resuscitation preferences, while a Living Will covers broader healthcare wishes.

How to get started

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  • Select a template that matches your situation.
  • Review the description, preview the document, and check signing needs.
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  • Complete your document in the online editor.
  • Export or send your document via download, email, or mail, and consider online notarization.

FAQs

A trust can provide benefits not available with a will, like avoiding probate.

Without a plan, your healthcare decisions may fall to family members or the state.

It's wise to review your plan every few years or after major life changes.

Beneficiary designations usually override wills and trusts, impacting asset distribution.

Yes, you can appoint separate individuals for financial and healthcare decisions.

Glossary

  • Living Will - Document stating your medical preferences if you cannot communicate.
  • Healthcare Proxy - Person designated to make medical decisions on your behalf.
  • Advance Directive - Comprehensive document that includes healthcare wishes and decisions.
  • End-of-Life Directive - Specifies your wishes regarding care at life's end.
  • Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care - Legal authority granted to someone for making healthcare decisions.
  • Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order - Document indicating you do not want resuscitation efforts.
  • Health Care Instructions - Details your specific medical treatment preferences.
  • Medical Wishes Form - Document outlining your medical treatment preferences.
  • Health Care Declaration - Formal statement of your healthcare preferences.
  • Advance Decision - Decision made in advance about future medical treatment.

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