Get My Choices Advance Directive - Montana Department Of Justice - Doj Mt

Completing the My Choices Advance Directive is an important step in ensuring your health care wishes are respected when you cannot communicate them yourself. This guide will provide you with a clear step-by-step process to fill out the directive online in a comprehensive and user-friendly manner.

Follow the steps to complete your Advance Directive online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it for editing. This will allow you to access the necessary document to begin the process.
2. Start by entering your full name in the designated space. Ensure that your information is accurate, as this is crucial for the validity of your Advance Directive.
3. Read through the section titled Terminal Conditions (Living Will). Here, provide directions concerning your treatment preferences if you cannot communicate your wishes. Consider checking the applicable boxes to express your wishes clearly.
4. If applicable, fill out the section on Chronic Illness or Serious Disability. Note that this section is optional, but providing information about any chronic conditions may be beneficial.
5. Designate a Health Care Representative by completing this section. You will need to provide the name, address, and phone numbers of the person you wish to appoint as your representative to make health care decisions on your behalf.
6. Include details for Alternate Representatives if necessary. This step is crucial in case your primary representative is unable to fulfill their duties.
7. Sign the document in the presence of two witnesses. Make sure they sign as well, supporting the validity of your directive.
8. If possible, have the document notarized to enhance its legal standing. Fill out the necessary information regarding the notary public.
9. Complete any Special Directions you may have regarding spiritual preferences, where you would like to be when you die, and organ donation preferences.
10. Finally, indicate whether you plan to deposit the directive in the Montana End-of-Life Registry and send copies to relevant individuals such as your physician or family members.
11. Once all sections are completed, review your document for accuracy, save any changes, and you can then download, print, or share your completed Advance Directive as needed.

Take the next step in managing your health care wishes by completing your My Choices Advance Directive online today.