OTHER NAMES
Alaska Advance Directive
Alaska Advance Healthcare Directive
Alaska Medical Directive
Alaska Advance Medical Directive
Alaska Advance Health Care Directive
What is an Alaska Living Will?
An Alaska Living Will is a legal document that sets forth your wishes regarding health care, such as your acceptance or refusal of a specific medical treatment or procedure, in addition to the (optional) naming of a chosen decision maker.
The person making a Living Will is known as the "principal," while the individual or organization gaining authority to carry out the principal's wishes is known as the "agent." Suitable for residents of Alaska, this Living Will is made for use in Fairbanks North Star County, Anchorage County, Matanuska-Susitna County, and in all other counties and municipalities throughout the state. Each Alaska Living Will form from Rocket Lawyer can be edited to address your unique scenario. As a result of this essential legal document, your medical institutions will have a record of your decisions, and your representative will be able to provide confirmation that they have been given the authority to act in your interest.
When to use an Alaska Living Will:
- You have a preference about end of life care, and want to make your wishes known.
- You want to be prepared in case you're incapacitated and important medical decisions are being made.