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Living Will Declaration - Illinois

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This is Illinois’s statutory living will. It tells your doctors that if you have a terminal condition and death is imminent, you do not want death-delaying procedures, only comfort care. This is Illinois’s statutory living will.

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Who this form is for

Illinois residents and families reviewing living will declaration instructions.

What you'll need

Read the original packet’s instructions and complete only the fields that apply.
Bring acceptable identification and follow the packet’s signature and witness instructions.

How to complete it

Fill in the date and your name (Page 1) Enter the date and your full legal name. Talk with your doctor and family about your wishes first.
Sign in front of two witnesses (Page 1) Illinois requires two witnesses who are at least 18. A witness cannot be someone who would inherit from you or who pays for your medical care. We can provide qualified witnesses for an additional fee.
Notarize it too (Page 2) We recommend also signing before a notary. Some other states require a living will to be both witnessed and notarized, so a notarized declaration travels better. Bring a current, government-issued photo ID.

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Disposition of Remains - Illinois

This is Illinois’s statutory form for choosing who will make decisions about your funeral, burial, or cremation after your death, and for giving any special directions.

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HIPAA Authorization - Illinois

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Power of Attorney for Health Care - Illinois

This is Illinois’s official statutory form for naming someone (your “health care agent”) to make medical decisions for you if you cannot. It does not cover finances.

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Revocation of Health Care Power of Attorney - Illinois

Use this form to cancel an Illinois power of attorney for health care, a living will declaration, or both, so your doctors and former agents know the old document no longer applies.

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