Document end-of-life preferences in Wyoming: Wyoming Living Will

It's very easy to set forth your medical wishes with a free Wyoming Living Will template from Rocket Lawyer:

1. Make your Living Will - Provide a few basic details, and we will do the rest
2. Send or share it - Review the document with your healthcare agent(s) or seek legal help
3. Sign it and make it legal - Optional or not, witnesses and notarization are ideal

This route, in most cases, will be notably more affordable than hiring and working with the average law firm. If necessary, you may fill out a Living Will on behalf of your spouse or another family member, and then have that person sign it once you've drafted it. Please note that for this document to be accepted as valid, the principal must be mentally competent when they sign. If the principal has already been declared legally incompetent, a court-appointed conservatorship could be necessary. When managing this situation, it's a good idea to ask an Legal Pro.

Every person over 18 should have a Living Will in place. Though it may be painful to acknowledge, there will likely come a time when you cannot make your own healthcare decisions. Typical circumstances in which it would be useful to make or update your Living Will include:

• You are getting older or dealing with ongoing health issues
• You have plans to live in a residential care facility
• You plan to be in the hospital for surgery
• You have been diagnosed with a terminal condition

Regardless of whether your Wyoming Living Will has been prepared as part of a forward-looking plan or created in response to a change in your health, notarization and/or witnesses are highly recommended for protecting your document if its validity is disputed by a third party. Please note that under Wyoming law, a Living Will is not valid when the principal is pregnant.

It’s a good idea to have important documents like your Wyoming Living Will reviewed before signing, so you fully understand your choices and help avoid unintended outcomes. The problem is that some attorneys may not review documents they didn’t prepare, while others may require a retainer or high hourly fees. This can make getting a legal review of your Wyoming Living Willdifficult and time-consuming.

Rocket Lawyer makes the process easier. With Rocket Lawyer, you can request a review from a Legal Pro or ask questions about your document. You can also use Rocket Copilot to review your document, identify potential issues, and check that everything is complete before signing.

Attorney fees for drafting or reviewing a Wyoming Living Will can vary widely. Many lawyers charge hourly rates that may range from around $100 for less experienced attorneys to $350 or more per hour for highly experienced attorneys in major metropolitan areas. For more routine documents, some attorneys may offer flat-fee pricing.

The total cost will depend on several factors, including your location, the attorney’s experience, and the complexity of your agreement. More documents or situations involving negotiation will typically require more time and increase the overall cost.

With Rocket Lawyer, you can create a personalized Wyoming Living Will tailored to your specific needs—without the high cost typically associated with hiring a lawyer. If you have questions or want additional peace of mind, you can also get your document reviewed or ask a Legal Pro for guidance.

The rules and restrictions will be different by state; however, in Wyoming, your Living Will needs notarization or the signatures of two witnesses. Your chosen witnesses cannot be care providers, operators, or other employees of any healthcare or residential/community care facilities where you are receiving care. As a general rule, your witnesses should not be under the age of 18, and none should also be your agent.