This is a Colorado living will, called a “Declaration as to Medical or Surgical Treatment.” It tells your doctors not to artificially prolong your life if you have a terminal condition or are in a persistent vegetative state and cannot decide for yourself. This is a Colorado living will, called a “Declaration as to Medical or Surgical Treatment.” It tells your doctors not to artificially prolong your life if you have a terminal condition or are in a persistent vegetative state and cannot decide for yourself.
Colorado residents and families reviewing living will declaration.
What you'll need
Read the supplied packet before completing its fields.
Follow this document's signing, identification and any witness instructions.
How to complete it
Fill in your name and choices (Page 1) Initial ONE choice about artificial nourishment and hydration, and add any instructions.
Sign one of two ways (Page 2) Colorado allows you to sign before two qualified witnesses or before a notary. Many people choose the notary because witnesses must meet strict rules. We can provide witnesses for an additional fee.
Bring photo ID Bring a current, government-issued photo ID.
This is Colorado’s statutory form for directing what happens to your body after death, such as burial or cremation, and who arranges your funeral or memorial.
Federal privacy law (HIPAA) limits who doctors, hospitals, and insurers can talk to about you. This authorization lets the people you name receive your health information so they can help you.
A Colorado medical durable power of attorney names someone (your “agent”) to make health care decisions for you if you cannot. It does not cover finances.
These forms are a free convenience, not legal advice. First Choice Mobile Notary & Apostille is not a law firm. Consult an attorney licensed in the relevant state for legal questions.