District of Columbia Living Will & Advance Directive Template
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What's Included
Attorney-style District of Columbia Living Will & Advance Directive template. Drafted under D.C. Code §§ 21-2201 et seq. (D.C. Health-Care Decisions Act). Provides Washington D.C.-compliant advance directive covering life-sustaining treatment preferences, CPR, mechanical ventilation, artificial nutrition/hydration, comfort care, and organ donation. Includes D.C. § 21-2207 statutory form language, two-witness execution, and notary acknowledgment block. Includes fill-in-the-blank treatment preference sections, organ and tissue donation election, comfort care directives, and step-by-step execution instructions. Instant .docx download.
Who This Is For
- Adults who want to direct their own end-of-life medical care
- Anyone with a serious or chronic illness
- Individuals who already have a Healthcare Power of Attorney and want written directives as backup
- People who have strong feelings about CPR, ventilators, or feeding tubes
- Those completing a full estate plan (pairs with Healthcare POA and Durable POA)
NOT Appropriate For
- Anyone who needs a Healthcare Agent designated (use Healthcare POA instead)
- Minors under 18
- People seeking legal advice — consult a licensed attorney for complex situations
Legal Disclaimer
This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by purchase. Consult a licensed District of Columbia attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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