Illinois Living Will (Healthcare Directive)

Living Will (Healthcare Directive) documents outline your healthcare preferences. Attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.

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Illinois Living Wills and Health Care Package

Ensure your medical treatment preferences are honored with this convenient package of vital legal forms.

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Common Illinois Living Will (Healthcare Directive) documents

  • Living Will — outlines medical treatment preferences if incapacitated.
  • Healthcare Directive — provides instructions for medical care and decision-making.
  • Advance Directive — combines living will and healthcare power of attorney.
  • Medical Treatment Directive — details specific medical interventions you do or do not want.
  • Health Care Declaration — formalizes your healthcare wishes for providers.
  • Advance Decision — specifies choices about future medical treatments.

Similar documents: key differences

  • Living Will vs. Healthcare Proxy — A living will states treatment wishes; a healthcare proxy designates someone to make decisions.
  • Advance Directive vs. Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care — Advance directive outlines wishes; durable power of attorney appoints an agent.
  • Medical Directive vs. Advance Medical Directive — Both terms often mean the same, but can vary by state.
  • Health Care Power of Attorney vs. Medical Consent Directive — The former appoints an agent; the latter provides specific treatment instructions.

How to get started

Begin the process easily with these steps.

  • Find a template or package that suits your needs.
  • Review the template description and signing requirements.
  • Access the full template with a subscription.
  • Complete the document using the online editor.
  • Export or send the document via download, email, or mail.

FAQs

A trust can help manage assets during your lifetime, while a will only takes effect after death.

If you do not create a living will, medical decisions may be made without your preferences.

Review your living will regularly, especially after major life changes.

Beneficiary designations can override instructions in your will or living will.

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

Glossary

  • Living Will - A document stating medical treatment preferences if incapacitated.
  • Healthcare Proxy - A person designated to make healthcare decisions on your behalf.
  • Advance Directive - A legal document combining a living will and healthcare power of attorney.
  • Medical Directive - Instructions regarding specific medical treatments and interventions.
  • Health Care Declaration - A formal statement of your healthcare wishes.
  • Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care - An agent appointed to make healthcare decisions if you're unable.
  • Advance Decision - A statement outlining your choices regarding future medical treatments.
  • Medical Consent Directive - A document detailing your consent or refusal for medical treatments.
  • Health Care Instructions - Guidelines provided for healthcare providers regarding treatment.
  • Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order - A request not to receive CPR or other life-saving measures.

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