Does AttachKit submit my advance directive to a doctor, hospital, or registry?

No. AttachKit only fills the PDF in your browser. After you complete it, you print and sign it, have it witnessed or notarized as your state requires, and then give copies to your health care agent, doctor, and hospital yourself — AttachKit never sends it anywhere.

Which advance directive form should I use — is there one national version?

No single national form exists. Advance directives are state-specific, so download the one for the state where you live (or spend significant time) from the CaringInfo directory linked above, which offers free official forms for all 50 states, D.C., and the territories. A form drafted for another state may not be honored where you are.

Do I need witnesses or a notary?

Almost always, but it varies by state. Most states require two witnesses or a notary; some require notarization. States also restrict who may witness — typically not your named agent, and often not relatives or anyone who may inherit from you. Read the instructions that come with your state's form and follow them exactly.

What's the difference between an advance directive and a POLST/MOLST?

An advance directive (living will) is something you complete yourself, in advance, to state your wishes and name an agent. A POLST or MOLST is a medical order signed by a clinician for people who are already seriously ill, and it travels with your chart. This page is for the advance directive — talk to your doctor if you also need a POLST.

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Fill your state's advance directive (living will) online — free

An advance directive — often called a living will — is a legal document that records your wishes for medical care if a serious illness or injury leaves you unable to speak for yourself, and it usually lets you name a health care agent (proxy) to decide on your behalf. The correct form is issued and recognized state by state: the rules for witnesses, notarization, and who may serve as your agent differ sharply from one state to the next, and one state's directive is not always honored in another. Because this is a sensitive, state-specific legal document, AttachKit does not generate a "valid everywhere" template — instead, use this page as a worksheet: download your own state's official advance directive from the authoritative CaringInfo directory linked below, then let AttachKit auto-fill the common fields — such as your name and address from your saved profile — entirely on your device. Your file never leaves the browser. AttachKit does not submit the directive to anyone and does not provide legal advice; this is general information only, and you sign and formalize the completed form yourself.

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Who needs it: Any adult who wants a say in the medical care they receive if they become unable to communicate — and who wants to name someone they trust to speak for them — should complete an advance directive. It matters most before a planned surgery, a serious diagnosis, or simply as part of getting your affairs in order, and anyone who splits time between states may need a directive valid in each.

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Fill your own state's official advance directive on your device — the PDF is opened, typed into, and saved locally in your browser, so your end-of-life wishes are never uploaded to a server.
Auto-fills the common fields most forms repeat — such as your legal name and address from your saved profile — so you can focus on the medical-wishes and agent sections that actually need thought.
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Advance Directive questions, answered

General information, not legal or tax advice

This page is general information about a commonly-used document. State and local law varies — for advice on your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction. AttachKit fills the PDF; you're responsible for whether the contents are right for your case.

Does AttachKit submit my advance directive to a doctor, hospital, or registry?: No. AttachKit only fills the PDF in your browser. After you complete it, you print and sign it, have it witnessed or notarized as your state requires, and then give copies to your health care agent, doctor, and hospital yourself — AttachKit never sends it anywhere.
Which advance directive form should I use — is there one national version?: No single national form exists. Advance directives are state-specific, so download the one for the state where you live (or spend significant time) from the CaringInfo directory linked above, which offers free official forms for all 50 states, D.C., and the territories. A form drafted for another state may not be honored where you are.
Do I need witnesses or a notary?: Almost always, but it varies by state. Most states require two witnesses or a notary; some require notarization. States also restrict who may witness — typically not your named agent, and often not relatives or anyone who may inherit from you. Read the instructions that come with your state's form and follow them exactly.
What's the difference between an advance directive and a POLST/MOLST?: An advance directive (living will) is something you complete yourself, in advance, to state your wishes and name an agent. A POLST or MOLST is a medical order signed by a clinician for people who are already seriously ill, and it travels with your chart. This page is for the advance directive — talk to your doctor if you also need a POLST.

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