What is a Living Will in Arizona?

A Living Will for Arizona is a prepared legal document that states your medical decisions if you become incapacitated. A living will directs medical professionals if you are in an irreversible state, when you cannot speak for yourself. The prepared legal document is written with your desires while you are in a good frame of mind. A living will does not allow medical professionals to stop tube feeding, only a agent appointed to a Durable Health Care Power of Attorney or a court appointed guardian may make a decision.

How do I find Professional assistance in creating a Living Will?
Just email us your town or city and we will refer you to a Living Will Specialist near you, or answer any of your questions.

Note, There are 2 Pages;
Living Will Arizona, Page 1
Living Will Arizona, Page 2

What if I don't create a living will who will make decisions for me if I ever become incapacitated?
The Hospital will first find out if you appointed an agent pursuant to a Durable Health Care Power of Attorney. If you did not then the court may appoint one for you the order of precedence is;

1. Your spouse, unless you and your spouse are legally separated.
2. Your adult child. If there is more than one adult child, the health care providers will seek the consent of a majority of the children who are available for consultation.
3. Your Parent.
4. If you are unmarried, your domestic partner if no other person has assumed any financial responsibility for you.
5. Your brother or sister.
6. Your close friend.

Consulting a Lawyer who specializes in Wills is affordable and an important recommendation by the Attorney Generals office.

Deirdre Healy, Esq Divorce Lawyer
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