Advance Directive (Bilingual)
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This form is a legal document called an Advance Directive that helps a person tell doctors and family what medical care wishes they have if they become unable to speak for themselves. It asks the person to state their preferences regarding life-sustaining treatments in different medical situations.
The court describes it as: Tell doctors and family your healthcare wishes should you become incapacitated.
Where this fits in a case
General & infoInformation / general use — not tied to one step of a case
This form is used when a person wants to plan ahead and communicate their wishes about medical treatment for a time when they might be seriously ill or injured.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This document is designed to help you communicate your wishes about medical treatment if you become unable to share those wishes due to illness or injury.
- Who needs to sign this form?
- The form mentions that two witnesses are needed to sign, or you can sign it in front of a notary public.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.
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