Why should I fill out an advance directive (living will)?
An advance directive like Five Wishes allows you to guide important medical care decisions that might be made if you ever get seriously ill ā such as whether to give you life-support treatment. You may think that your loved ones and doctors will know what you want when you are very ill, but in reality, everyone has different wishes and itās important to make them clearly known. Expressing your wishes in an advance directive like Five Wishes helps empower your family, friends, and doctor to make the best decisions when the time comes, and helps avoid disagreements about what to do. Completing the Five Wishes advance directive can help you and your loved ones gain peace of mind around these difficult decisions.
When do I need to use the Five Wishes advance directive?
The best time to fill out the Five Wishes advance directive is now, before you face a health crisis. Because life is unpredictable, itās best to be prepared. Anyone over the age of 18 can use the Five Wishes advance directive. It is also a good idea to review and possibly update your Five Wishes advance directive when you experience significant life events like marriage, divorce, having children, or being diagnosed with a major illness.
When does the Five Wishes advance directive take effect?
You will always make your own health care decisions if you are able to talk with your doctor and understand what is being said. The Five Wishes advance directive only takes effect when you are too ill to communicate. If you are unable to make your own decisions or speak for yourself,then your Five Wishes advance directive, and the person you chose to be your healthcare agent, can help direct your care with your doctor.
Is the Five Wishes advance directive a legal document?
Yes. It was written with the help of the American Bar Associationās Commission on Law & Aging. It meets the legal requirements of 44 states, but is used widely in all 50, and a federal law requires medical care providers to honor patient wishes as expressed. Seethe advice on page 3 of the Five Wishes advance directive document. Just follow the directions when you sign it.
Does the Five Wishes advance directive meet HIPAA requirements?
Yes, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has ruled the agent or proxy appointed under Five Wishes is treated as the patient's āpersonal representativeā under HIPAA and has the same access to medical records and information as the patient, once the advance directive takes effect.
Can I use the Five Wishes advance directive in my state?
If you live in the District of Columbia or most states, you can use the Five Wishes advance directive and have the peace of mind to know that it meets your stateās legal requirements. If you live in one of six remaining states (Indiana, New Hampshire, Kansas, Ohio, Oregon, or Texas) you can still use the Five Wishes advance directive but may need to take an extra step.
What about My State?
State Information
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Alabama. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Alabama to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Alaska. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Alaska to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Arizona. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Arizona to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Arkansas. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Arkansas to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in California. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in California to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Colorado. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Colorado to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Connecticut. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Connecticut to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in District of Columbia. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in District of Columbia to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Delaware. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Delaware to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Florida. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Florida to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Georgia. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Georgia to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Hawaii. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Hawaii to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Idaho. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Idaho to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Illinois. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Illinois to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Indiana requires you to take an additional step after you've completed you Five Wishes . State law mandates you use a government-approved form and words to express your own wishes. You can download the state form here as PDF or talk to your doctor.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Iowa. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Iowa to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Kansas requires you to take an additional step after you've completed your Five Wishes . State law mandates you use a government-approved form and words to express your own wishes. You can download the state form here as PDF or talk to your doctor.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Kentucky. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Kentucky to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Louisiana. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Louisiana to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Maine. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Maine to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Maryland. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Maryland to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Massachusetts. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Massachusetts to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
The state of Michigan requires your health care agent to sign a Patient Advocate Acceptance Form. The people you name in Wish 1 of Five Wishes must sign this form before they begin making decisions for you.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Minnesota. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Minnesota to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Mississippi. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Mississippi to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Missouri. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Missouri to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Montana. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Montana to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Nebraska. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Nebraska to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Nevada. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Nevada to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
New Hampshire requires you to take an additional step after you've completed your Five Wishes. State law mandates you use a government-approved form and words to express your own wishes. You can download the state form here as a PDF or talk to your doctor.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in New Jersey. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in New Jersey to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in New Mexico. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in New Mexico to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in New York. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in New York to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in North Carolina. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in North Carolina to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in North Dakota. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in North Dakota to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Ohio requires you to take an additional step after you've completed your Five Wishes . State law mandates you use a government-approved form and words to express your own wishes. You can download the state form here as a PDF or talk to your doctor.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Oklahoma. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Oklahoma to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Oregon requires you to take an additional step after you've completed your Five Wishes . State law mandates you use a government-approved form and words to express your own wishes. You can download the state form here as a PDF or talk to your doctor.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Pennsylvania. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Pennsylvania to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Rhode Island. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Rhode Island to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in South Carolina. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in South Carolina to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in South Dakota. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in South Dakota to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Tennessee. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Tennessee to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Texas requires you to take an additional step after you've completed your Five Wishes . State law requires you attach a mandatory notice form. You can download the state form here as a PDF or talk to your doctor.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Utah. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Utah to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Vermont. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Vermont to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Virginia. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Virginia to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Washington. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Washington to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in West Virginia. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in West Virginia to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Wyoming. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Wyoming to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
What if I don't live in a Five Wishes state?
If you live in Indiana, Kansas, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oregon, or Texas there is an additional step you will need to take to ensure your Five Wishes meets legal requirements. After completing, signing and witnessing your Five Wishes (following all instructions), you will need to fill out and attach your stateās form to your Five Wishes with a note saying āsee attached Five Wishes.ā Click the button below to find a copy of your stateās specific form.
What about My State?
State Information
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Alabama. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Alabama to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Alaska. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Alaska to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Arizona. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Arizona to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Arkansas. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Arkansas to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in California. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in California to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Colorado. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Colorado to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Connecticut. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Connecticut to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in District of Columbia. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in District of Columbia to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Delaware. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Delaware to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Florida. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Florida to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Georgia. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Georgia to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Hawaii. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Hawaii to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Idaho. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Idaho to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Illinois. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Illinois to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Indiana requires you to take an additional step after you've completed you Five Wishes . State law mandates you use a government-approved form and words to express your own wishes. You can download the state form here as PDF or talk to your doctor.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Iowa. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Iowa to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Kansas requires you to take an additional step after you've completed your Five Wishes . State law mandates you use a government-approved form and words to express your own wishes. You can download the state form here as PDF or talk to your doctor.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Kentucky. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Kentucky to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Louisiana. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Louisiana to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Maine. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Maine to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Maryland. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Maryland to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Massachusetts. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Massachusetts to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
The state of Michigan requires your health care agent to sign a Patient Advocate Acceptance Form. The people you name in Wish 1 of Five Wishes must sign this form before they begin making decisions for you.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Minnesota. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Minnesota to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Mississippi. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Mississippi to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Missouri. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Missouri to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Montana. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Montana to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Nebraska. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Nebraska to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Nevada. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Nevada to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
New Hampshire requires you to take an additional step after you've completed your Five Wishes. State law mandates you use a government-approved form and words to express your own wishes. You can download the state form here as a PDF or talk to your doctor.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in New Jersey. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in New Jersey to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in New Mexico. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in New Mexico to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in New York. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in New York to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in North Carolina. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in North Carolina to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in North Dakota. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in North Dakota to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Ohio requires you to take an additional step after you've completed your Five Wishes . State law mandates you use a government-approved form and words to express your own wishes. You can download the state form here as a PDF or talk to your doctor.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Oklahoma. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Oklahoma to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Oregon requires you to take an additional step after you've completed your Five Wishes . State law mandates you use a government-approved form and words to express your own wishes. You can download the state form here as a PDF or talk to your doctor.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Pennsylvania. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Pennsylvania to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Rhode Island. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Rhode Island to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in South Carolina. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in South Carolina to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in South Dakota. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in South Dakota to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Tennessee. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Tennessee to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Texas requires you to take an additional step after you've completed your Five Wishes . State law requires you attach a mandatory notice form. You can download the state form here as a PDF or talk to your doctor.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Utah. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Utah to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Vermont. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Vermont to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Virginia. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Virginia to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Washington. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Washington to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in West Virginia. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in West Virginia to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Wyoming. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Wyoming to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
How do I use the Five Wishes advance directive?
ā¢ Review the document, possibly with your family as well.
ā¢ Fill it out in ink.
ā¢ Follow directions for signing it.
ā¢ Discuss it with your health care agent and doctor and give each of them a copy.
ā¢ Make sure a copy of your Five Wishes is placed in your medical file by your doctor.
ā¢ Discuss Five Wishes with your family and friends and give them a copy.
Does filling out Five Wishes guarantee that my wishes will be followed?
Your doctor is required to follow your wishes according to the laws of your state. Each state has its own rules and conditions that a doctor must observe, and so your doctor has the final word on when your Five Wishes takes effect. To do all you can to have your wishes followed, make sure you do two things:
Who should be my health care agent?
Anyone age 18 (21 in Colorado) or older can serve as your health care agent, although your state law will likely disqualify people with an obvious conflict of interest, such as your doctor or other health care personnel. You should choose someone you trust to carry out your wishes, and it does not have to be your spouse or adult children. Some people want to appoint multiple health care agents to serve simultaneously, but we advise against it because one agent may disagree with the others. You can write in the Five Wishesadvance directive that, say, you want your four adult children to decide,but if they canāt, then adult child X will decide.
What do I do if I donāt have anyone I can name as my health care agent?
If you do not feel that you have anyone to act as a healthcare agent, then you should complete Wish 2 (the āliving willā portion of the Five Wishes advance directive) so that medical personnel can know what you would want or not want regarding artificial life support treatment. Make very sure your doctor has a copy of your Five Wishes advance directive in your medical file. You should also complete Wishes 3-5 so that your caregivers can better understand you and your wishes.
Which is better to have: a living will or a health care agent?
The health care agent and the living will go hand-in-hand,and you are usually better off with both. You need to have a health care agent to speak for you when you canāt speak for yourself, and you need a living will that expresses your wishes in writing. The law generally requires your healthcare agent to make decisions that they feel you would have made if you could talk. The more information your agent has, the better, which is why we advise that you go over your completed Five Wishes advance directive with your health care agent so there is no misunderstanding later.
What if I fill out the Five Wishes advance directive and later change my mind?
You can change your wishes any time you want. It is a good idea to review and update your Five Wishes advance directive at least once a year, or if you have any major changes in your health or your family support network. When you make changes, be sure to inform your health care agent, family, friends and doctor. Destroy all out-of-date copies of the document and distribute copies of your new Five Wishes advance directive.
What changes can I make and which require a newFive Wishes advance directive?
If youāre changing anything in Wish 2 or anything in Wish 1, other than simple contact information, you should complete a new Five Wishes advance directive. Wishes 1 and 2 deal with legal matters where itās best to be safe. For any other changes, simply strike through (one line) the old information, write in the new in ink next to it, and then initial and date the new entry. Donāt use Wite-Out or obliterate the old entries.
Why are there three choices in Wish 2?
In each of the four most common life-support treatment scenarios, you can answer that you want it; that you donāt want it; or that you want it if your doctor believes it will help, but you want it stopped if itāsnot helping. The Five Wishes advance directive is the only advance directive or living will that offers these three options. It allows the health care agent to consult with the doctor and decideāyesā or ānoā based on what the facts are at the time. This is why itās important that you and your health care agent discuss your Five Wishes advance directive so that he or she has a good understanding of what you would want or not want, and under what circumstances.
What does it mean in Wish 2 that āI donāt want anything done or omitted by my doctors or nurses with the intention of taking my lifeā?
This part of Wish 2 means that you are rejecting any treatment or procedure (or the denial of any) that would be done with the intention of ending your life.
To give an example: An increase in pain medication helps manage pain levels but can have the unintended consequence of hastening death.If a doctor increases a personās pain medication to help relieve pain and provide comfort, then the intent is not to end the personās life, it is focused on comfort. However if a doctor prescribes medication in order to hasten the patientās death, then the doctor is doing so āwith the intentionā of taking their life.Intention is the key point here.
Why does the Five Wishes advance directive say in Wish 3 that āI want to be treated with kindnessā?
Shouldnāt that happen anyway?Being treated with kindness may look different to different people so we encourage people to be as specific as they desire about what they would want, how they wish to be treated and what they want others to know. Doing this helps caregivers better know you as a person and to better tailor your care to your expressed wishes.
In Wish 5, I can indicate my burial/cremation wishes. Is that legally binding?
No. You are only indicating your preferences. For it to be legally binding, youād want to sign a āpre-needā contract with a funeral provider or state your wishes in a last will and testament.
What do I do after Iāve signed my Five Wishes?
Once your Five Wishes has been signed and witnessed/notarized, the original document should be placed in a location where it can be easily obtained if needed, such as in a desk or posted on your refrigerator. There is also a wallet card that should be cut from the document then signed and put in your wallet. We highly recommend scanning and providing scanned copies of your completed and signed Five Wishes to your Doctor, Healthcare Agent, and other loved ones.
Who can be my witnesses and what do they witness?
Witnesses confirm that you are the one who signed your advance directive and that you were of sound mind, without duress or being coerced to sign it. They do not have to agree with or even see your wishes, just see that you are the one signing. Most state laws disqualify certain people from serving as witnesses, usually those with a conflict of interest, such as a relative or beneficiary. Be sure to follow the witness instructions on page 10 of Five Wishes.
Do I have to have my Five Wishes advance directive notarized?
If you live in North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, or Missouri you must have your Five Wishes notarized.
If you live in any other state, notarization is not a requirement.
What if I travel a lot? Will my Five Wishes advance directive be honored wherever I go?
An advance directive that meets the legal requirements of the state in which it was signed will be honored in all 50 states under reciprocity.
Can I use the Five Wishes advance directive if I donāt live in the United States?
While the Five Wishes advance directive was written for use in the U.S., it is used around the world as an expression of peopleās wishes, both medical/legal and personal/spiritual. Though some countries do not have a legal structure for health care agents, most healthcare professionals want to honor patient wishes, so any written expression of your wishes is helpful.
Yes. We will store your FWO data in a secure environment, and youāll have free unlimited access to it for one year in case you want to make changes. You can come back years later to make changes and weāll still have the data. There is a $3 fee to de-archive your document, which restarts the one-year free access clock anew.
Activating your Five Wishes advance directive gets you free information and resources. You do not have to āactivateā it but doing so will allow you access to those free resources. Please know that we do not sell, share or give your private information to anybody.
Looking for happy 6 moths anniversary quotes for your husband/wife? We have rounded up the best collection of happy 6 month anniversary quotes, wishes, text messages, sayings, captions, (with images and pictures) to greet your partner.
Completing 6 months in your relationship of love, marriage or friendship is a special milestone. It is one of merriest times for a couple when you feel you are on cloud 9. These sweet quotes and wishes are exclusively to celebrate for the very special occasion of your 6 months anniversary.
Cute 6 Month Anniversary Wishes
ā¢ The angels celebrate with us as we reach this milestone today. Happy 6 month anniversary to us. 6 Month Anniversary Quotes Pictures
ā¢ Love is the base of our marriage and you are showing us what true love is. Happy 6-month anniversary. Happy 6 Month Wedding Anniversary
ā¢ Cheers to beautiful and amazing days and wonderful moments ahead of us. Happy 6-month anniversary. 6 Month Anniversary Friendship Quotes
ā¢ I am lucky to have had the opportunity to marry my best friend. Happy 6-month anniversary, my beautiful wife.
ā¢ Other couples should learn a thing or two, about how to be a couple from me and you. Happy 6-month anniversary.
ā¢ I donāt want a celebration; I donāt want a party. Just being with you is lifeās best gift for me. Happy 6 months anniversary.
ā¢ Since I found you, my life has known no sadness. With you, thereās happiness, joy, and peace. Happy 6-month anniversary.
ā¢ We live happily because we complete each other perfectly. I love you and wish you a nice anniversary, darling! Happy 6th month of us!
ā¢ Weāve kissed for the first time six months ago and I have been filled with joy ever since/ I love you. Happy anniversary, sweetheart.
ā¢ People ask me why I always smile- how do I tell that I smile when I think about you, and I think about you always. Happy 6th month! happy 6 months anniversary Quotes for Her
ā¢ Since I met you, every beat of my heart has a unique meaning; it is the love I feel for you. Letās celebrate a happy 6-month anniversary!
ā¢ I had a dream ā I saw youāre mine. Then, I woke up and smiled ā it was not just a dream; you made it a reality. Happy 6-month anniversary.
ā¢ I always had the feeling that marriages donāt last forever, but thanks to you both that you changed my thinking. Happy 6-month anniversary!
ā¢ happy 6 month anniversary to you. May your exemplary marriage continue to spread the radiance of love and wisdom to all who know you.
ā¢ Your anniversary is a time for sharing your affection, itās obvious the two of you have quite a deep connection! Happy 6-month anniversary.
ā¢ Youāre indeed a blessing in disguise as every anniversary reminds me of how blessed I am. Happy 6 month anniversary, my one and only.
ā¢ Happy 6-month anniversary, my dearly beloved. I hope that you have felt just as blesses as happy with me as I have been with you, I love you.
ā¢ As we flip one more month in the calendar of our celebration, letās promise each other more love, laughter, and friendship. Happy anniversary.
ā¢ My love, with you I became a better person. Without you I am incomplete. Thanks for choosing me as your better half. Happy anniversary!
ā¢ Even after 6 months of being together, it seems like it was just yesterday. I promise to protect, adore and love you forever. Happy anniversary.
ā¢ May the love between you last a lifetime as you are the perfect pair I have ever seen. May you live a long loving life. Happy 6-month anniversary.
ā¢ After spending six months by your side, I wanted to tell you that I can see a future filled with happiness for us. I love you, my love. Happy anniversary.
ā¢ My life and world without you would definitely be dry and boring. You lighten up my life with your sweet love. Happy 6 month anniversary, sunshine.
ā¢ When you first agreed to be together 6 months ago, I thought I was in a dream. Today, youāre still by my side and you make me the happiest. Thanks!
ā¢ Darling, another month with you discovering how beautiful life is and feeling that I am the luckiest person in the world. Happy 6-month anniversary!
ā¢ It is because of this special date a few months back that i have been able to share many other special days with you in my life. Happy 6 month anniversary.
ā¢ Even the earliest rainiest morning is not that bad just because I wake up next to you. You are the best husband in the universe. Happy 6-month anniversary.
ā¢ The past six months have been an absolute thrill with you. Hereās to our 6-month anniversary and many more with just the two of us being happy together!
ā¢ When we first met, I didnāt believe in love anymore. And for the last six months, you have taught me to love again. And now I can say: I love you, my love!
ā¢ Today marks our 6-month anniversary! It might not be that big a deal, but Iām happy to have spent the past half a year with you nonetheless. Cheers to us!
ā¢ Our 6-month anniversary is the perfect time to revive our memories of the good times and decide how to live our dreams together. Happy anniversary, dear.
ā¢ I am so thankful to God for giving me the best girlfriend in the world whose love cannot be replaced by anyone. Love you, honey. Happy 6-month anniversary!
ā¢ It takes a lot of effort and sacrifice to be where you are right now. And for that, I would like to say congratulations and happy 6-month anniversary!
ā¢ I still feel butterflies in my stomach when I look at you. It feels so weird after all these years. Youāre the best choice I have ever made. Happy 6-month anniversary.
ā¢ Happy 6-month anniversary! From the first moment that you entered my life, you started making it better in ways that I never knew anyone could. Thank you for staying by my side all this while, and I love you.
Happy 6 Month Anniversary Quotes For Couples
ā¢ āIf I know what love is it is because of YOU. Happy Six months Anniversary Dear.ā
ā¢ āYou are my only love, my whole life, my sweet wife! Happy Six month anniversary!ā
ā¢ āWhen I follow my heart it leads me to you. Happy Six month anniversary my sweetheart.ā
ā¢ āI will love you until the last breath leaves my body. Happy Six months wedding anniversary.ā
ā¢ āDear Hubby, You complete me in every way. Happy 6 months marriage anniversary! I love you.ā
ā¢ āHappy Six Month Anniversary To the Queen of my kingdom. You Own me: Heart, Body, and Soul.ā
ā¢ āI just want you to know.that when I picture myself happy. Itās with you. Happy Six month Anniversary.ā
ā¢ āThank you for choosing me to spend your life with. Happy six months Anniversary Sweetheart!Lots of Love.ā
ā¢ āThanks for being the perfect partner and a lot of thanks for loving me dearly.Happy Six months Anniversary.ā
ā¢ āHappy six month anniversary! To the woman who gives me more love every day than I even deserve. I Love you!ā
ā¢ āNothing in my life could ever be as wonderful as your love to me Happy Six month marriage anniversary my love.ā
ā¢ āNothing in my life could be as wonderful as the love that you are giving to me. Happy Six-month Anniversary Honey!ā
ā¢ āGrow Old with Me, Dear, The Best is yet to be when you are by my side. Happy Six months anniversary Cuteness.ā
ā¢ āHappy Six month Anniversary to the most amazing girl I have ever known in my life You will always be special in my heart.ā
ā¢ āSpending 6 months with you was mind-blowing I hope the love between us will keep on growing. Happy Six month anniversary.ā
ā¢ āHappy Six months anniversary to my best friend, my soulmate, Most special person of my life my WIFE. Love you to the moon and back.ā
ā¢ āThank you for being my Husband, My Partner, My Lover and My best friend I Love you so much. Happy Six-month Anniversary Honey!ā
ā¢ āYou make me feel like Iām falling in love with you for the first time, again and again. Happy Six months anniversary I LOVE YOU, baby!ā
ā¢ āThank you for making my life wonderful. I cannot even imagine being with anyone else these past 6 months. Happy Six month anniversary dear.ā
ā¢ āYou have shown me what true love is. I never want to lose you.you are the sunshine of my life. Happy six months anniversary my everything.ā
ā¢ āHappy six months anniversary, hubby Thank you for making my life easier, better, happier and colorful. Love you with all my heart and will love forever!ā
ā¢ āWhen I tell you I love you, Itās not out of habit I say it to remind you that you are the best thing ever happened to me. Happy Six months anniversary honey!ā
ā¢ āTo my beautiful wife/husband on our six month anniversary, There isnāt anything in life nor there ever be anything as wonderful as the love you share with me.ā
ā¢ āI think I am blind to all of lifeās problems because you have opened my eyes to all of lifeās beautyā¦ Happy Six month Anniversary.Will Love you forever my woman.ā
ā¢ āThe Best thing about having forever is you.we are timeless. Together, we will always have stability, friendship, laughter, and joy. I love you. Happy six month anniversary!ā
ā¢ āIām one lucky wife in this world who is blessed with such a loving and responsible Husband. I thank God everyday for having you in my life. Happy six months anniversary love!ā
ā¢ āJust a little way to say I love you, Just a little way to say Thank you for the memories and all the happy memories that we share.Happy six months anniversary honey!Love you.ā
ā¢ āI am the luckiest person to have such a beautiful and loving wife like you. May we stay like this forever. God bless both of us, as he always had. Happy Six month anniversary my girl.ā
ā¢ āYouāre the one who still gives me butterflies in my stomach. Thank you for being the most romantic, sexy, dashingly amazing husband in the world! Happy Six months anniversary Baby!ā
ā¢ āYou are the light that wakes me in the morning, guides me through the day, and watches over me at night. Thank you for brightening my life.Happy six months with you. will always love you.ā
ā¢ āI feel blessed every day, having you as my wife Thank you for your care and love youāre always giving me I wish to celebrate more anniversaries with you I love you. Happy 6 six months Anniversary.ā
ā¢ āNo one can ever replace you from the morning I wake up Till I lay my head beside you The Comfort and love that I feel when I am with you. Those are irreplaceable. I love you. Happy Six months anniversary love!ā
ā¢ āHappy Six months anniversary to the man I want beside me every night for the rest of forever.I love everything about you and I feel amazing when you are by my side. Happy six month anniversary handsome!ā
ā¢ āFor the wonderful husband/wife on our six months wedding anniversary, Through every stage of my life, youāve always been my love, my beauty, and my cherished companion. Life has been an amazing ride with you.ā
ā¢ āTo my wonderful husband/wifeā¦.who has shown me what love really is. who is the reason for my happy days & comfort in my sad ones, who cheers in my successes & comforts me in my failures? I am so proud to be your husband/wife. Happy Six months anniversary love!ā
Happy 6 Month Anniversary Text Messages
ā¢ Weāve kissed for the first time six months ago and I have been filled with joy ever since. I love you.
ā¢ It is thanks to you that I am not afraid of my feelings anymore. Six months of happiness. I love you.
ā¢ After spending six months by your side, I wanted to tell you that I can see a future filled with happiness for us. I love you.
ā¢ I hope that after six months of happiness, you realize how much you are essential for me. I love you for everything!
ā¢ Iāve been feeling pretty for six months simply because youāve been looking at me, I live magical moments and I wanted to thank you for that. I love you.
ā¢ I didnāt know I could love like that. Together we will always be happy. Thatās a promise. Iāve loved you for six months and itās not going to stop anytime soon.
ā¢ Iāve had magical mornings for the past six months. When I open my eyes and look at your cute face, all I can do is smile like an idiot, a loving idiot. I love you sweetheart.
ā¢ Thank you for having been you for the past six months, for having been tender, for having been sweet, for taking such good care of me, for having allowed me to love you.
ā¢ For the last six months, our love has sometimes driven me crazy and sometimes even made me nauseous, but I donāt want it to stop, because deep down I love that feeling. I love you.
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