Wisconsin Living Will
Wisconsin Living Will
I. Introduction
This document is my Living Will, made on [DATE], following the laws of the State of Wisconsin, to express my wishes regarding life-sustaining treatments in the event of my incapacity.
II. Declaration of Intent
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I, [YOUR NAME], being of sound mind and acting of my own free will, hereby declare this to be my Living Will.
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I intend that this Living Will shall be honored by my family, healthcare providers, and any other relevant parties if I am unable to communicate my wishes due to illness, injury, or incapacitation.
III. Preferences for Life-Sustaining Treatments
I do hereby provide the following instructions regarding life-sustaining treatments:
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Artificial Respiration:
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If I am unable to breathe on my own and require mechanical ventilation to sustain life, I direct that:
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[Specify preferences, such as whether you wish to receive artificial respiration under certain circumstances or if you do not want it at all.]
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Tube Feeding:
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If I am unable to swallow food or water and require tube feeding to sustain life, I direct that:
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[Specify preferences, such as whether you wish to receive tube feeding under certain circumstances or if you do not want it at all.]
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Resuscitation:
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If my heart stops beating or if I experience cardiac arrest, I direct that:
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[Specify preferences, such as whether you wish to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or other life-saving measures under certain circumstances or if you do not want them at all.]
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IV. Healthcare Agent
In addition to the directives provided in this Living Will, I designate [insert name of healthcare agent] as my healthcare agent to make medical decisions on my behalf if I am unable to do so myself.
V. Revocation of Prior Directives
I hereby revoke any prior Living Will, Advance Directive, or similar documents that I may have executed.
VI. Signature and Witnesses
Signed this [DATE], at [insert city or town], Wisconsin.
Testator
[YOUR NAME]
[YOUR COMPANY ADDRESS]
Witness #1
Name: [WITNESS NAME 1]
Address: [WITNESS ADDRESS 1]
Witness #2
Name: [WITNESS NAME 2]
Address: [WITNESS ADDRESS 2]
VII. Notarization (if applicable)
Notary Public Name: [NOTARY'S NAME]
Commission Expires: [EXPIRATION DATE]