Florida Advance Directive

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A Florida advance directive allows a person to prepare for their possible physical or mental incapacity by appointing a healthcare surrogate and making a living will. The document allows the individual to indicate what powers the surrogate will have and set forth any specific instructions or restrictions they may have.

Florida Advance Directive

A Florida advance directive allows a person to prepare for their possible physical or mental incapacity by appointing a healthcare surrogate and making a living will. The document allows the individual to indicate what powers the surrogate will have and set forth any specific instructions or restrictions they may have.

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Last updated April 20th, 2024

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A Florida advance directive allows a person to prepare for their possible physical or mental incapacity by appointing a healthcare surrogate and making a living will. The document allows the individual to indicate what powers the surrogate will have and set forth any specific instructions or restrictions they may have.

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Signing Requirements

Two witnesses must sign both portions of the advance directive document.[1]

The living will portion of the document may not be witnessed by a spouse or a blood relative of the principal, while only one witness may not be a spouse or blood relative in the health care surrogate section.[2]

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Revocation

As long as the principal is competent, they may revoke their advance directive at any time by any of the following means[3]:

  • A signed and dated revocation
  • Destroying the document
  • Executing another advance directive
  • Expressing an intention to revoke vocally