Arkansas Advance Directive

An Arkansas advance directive, also known as an “Advance Care Plan,” is a document that combines a living will and medical power of attorney. The “principal” uses the document to choose what quality of life they find unacceptable, what end-of-life treatment they accept or reject, organ donation preferences, and who will make decisions for them if they become incapacitated.

Arkansas Advance Directive

An Arkansas advance directive, also known as an “Advance Care Plan,” is a document that combines a living will and medical power of attorney. The “principal” uses the document to choose what quality of life they find unacceptable, what end-of-life treatment they accept or reject, organ donation preferences, and who will make decisions for them if they become incapacitated.

Last updated April 24th, 2024

An Arkansas advance directive, also known as an “Advance Care Plan,” is a document that combines a living will and medical power of attorney. The “principal” uses the document to choose what quality of life they find unacceptable, what end-of-life treatment they accept or reject, organ donation preferences, and who will make decisions for them if they become incapacitated.

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Signing Requirements

Two witnesses or a notary public must sign advance directives in Arkansas.[1]

The health care agent may not act as a witness, and at least one witness cannot be:

  • Entitled to any of the principal’s estate.
  • A blood relative of the principal.
  • Related to the principal by marriage or adoption.

Advance Directive (Preview)

Arkansas Advance Directive

Revocation

The principal may revoke any provision of the advance directive at any time and in any manner, provided that they are of sound mind and the intent is clearly indicated.[2]