Living Will / Advance Directive in Georgia

Georgia Requirements

• Must be signed by the principal and witnessed by two competent adults
• One witness cannot be a person who will knowingly inherit from the principal
• Combined form covers both living will and healthcare agent designation
• Healthcare agent's authority activates when the principal is unable to make healthcare decisions
• Georgia POST (Physician Orders for Scope of Treatment) is a separate medical order form

How to Complete This Form

1. 1Consider your preferences regarding life-sustaining treatment, resuscitation, and palliative care.
2. 2Obtain your state's statutory advance directive form if one is available.
3. 3Specify your wishes regarding artificial nutrition, hydration, ventilator support, and other treatments.
4. 4If your state offers a combined form, also designate a healthcare agent to make decisions on your behalf.
5. 5Sign the document in the presence of the required witnesses and/or notary public.
6. 6Provide copies to your healthcare agent, primary care physician, and hospital.
7. 7Review and update the document periodically or after major health changes.

Living Will / Advance Directive in Other States

Other Forms in Georgia