Pennsylvania Advance Directive Form

A Pennsylvania advance directive specifies an individual’s wishes for end-of-life scenarios and selects a medical attorney-in-fact to represent them in such situations. The document provides guidance for medical professionals in the event that the individual loses the ability to communicate.

Pennsylvania Advance Directive Form

A Pennsylvania advance directive specifies an individual’s wishes for end-of-life scenarios and selects a medical attorney-in-fact to represent them in such situations. The document provides guidance for medical professionals in the event that the individual loses the ability to communicate.

Last updated May 4th, 2024

A Pennsylvania advance directive specifies an individual’s wishes for end-of-life scenarios and selects a medical attorney-in-fact to represent them in such situations. The document provides guidance for medical professionals in the event that the individual loses the ability to communicate.

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Signing Requirements

Pennsylvania law requires living wills to be signed by two witnesses over 18.[1]

A witness cannot be the principal’s signing agent.

Advance Directive (Preview)

Pennsylvania Advance Directive

Revocation

A living will can be revoked by the principal in any manner, regardless of their condition.[2] The revocation takes effect once their health care provider is notified.

A medical power of attorney can only be revoked by a principal of sound mind by executing a written revocation or informing their health care provider.[3]