[DOCUMENT TITLE: LIVING WILL]

This Living Will ("the Will") is entered into this ____ day of ________, 20__ by and between [FULL NAME], residing at [STREET_ADDRESS], [CITY], [STATE], [ZIP_CODE], referred to as the "Declarant," and [AGENT_NAME], residing at [STREET_ADDRESS], [CITY], [STATE], [ZIP_CODE], referred to as the "Agent."

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Declarant wishes to express their intentions regarding medical treatment and end-of-life decisions;

WHEREAS, the Declarant desires to clearly outline their preferences and grant authority to the Agent to make decisions on their behalf in accordance with their wishes;

WHEREAS, the Declarant is of sound mind and legal capacity at the time of executing this Will;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants contained herein, the Declarant and the Agent agree as follows:

ARTICLE I: APPOINTMENT OF AGENT

1.1 Appointment

The Declarant hereby appoints the Agent to act as their healthcare agent. The Agent shall have the power and authority to make medical decisions and advocate for the Declarant's healthcare treatment, consistent with the wishes expressed in this Will.

1.2 Alternate Agent

In the event that the first-named Agent is unable, unwilling, or unavailable to act on behalf of the Declarant, the Declarant hereby appoints [ALTERNATE_AGENT_NAME], residing at [STREET_ADDRESS], [CITY], [STATE], [ZIP_CODE], as the alternate Agent, with full authority to act on their behalf.

ARTICLE II: DECLARANT'S HEALTHCARE PREFERENCES

2.1 Statement of Intent

The Declarant hereby expresses their healthcare preferences, to be followed by the Agent, in the event they are unable to make decisions for themselves.

2.2 End-of-Life Care

The Declarant directs that all reasonable measures be taken to preserve their life, but if, in the opinion of the attending physician, those measures would only prolong the process of dying and there is no reasonable hope of recovery, then the Declarant wishes to be allowed to die naturally, with dignity, in their own home or in the care of a hospice facility.

2.3 Specific Treatments

The Declarant provides the following instructions regarding specific treatments:

A. [SPECIFIC TREATMENT INSTRUCTION 1]

B. [SPECIFIC TREATMENT INSTRUCTION 2]

C. [SPECIFIC TREATMENT INSTRUCTION 3]

2.4 Organ and Tissue Donation

The Declarant hereby consents to the donation of their organs and tissues for transplantation, medical research, or therapeutic purposes, with the understanding that their wishes regarding end-of-life care will be respected before any donation is considered.

ARTICLE III: AGENT'S AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 Authority of Agent

The Agent is authorized to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the Declarant, after considering the preferences and instructions expressed in this Will.

3.2 Limitations of Authority

The Agent shall not have the power to consent to the withholding or withdrawal of treatment intended to provide comfort care, such as palliative care, unless such comfort care would only serve to unnecessarily prolong the Declarant's dying process.

3.3 Reliance on Declarant's Instructions

The Agent shall make decisions that are consistent with the Declarant's wishes, as stated in this Will.

3.4 Agent's Duty of Care

The Agent shall exercise their authority and fulfill their responsibilities under this Will with reasonable care, skill, and diligence.

3.5 Compensation

The Agent shall serve without compensation, unless any extraordinary circumstances arise, as determined by applicable law.

ARTICLE IV: GENERAL PROVISIONS

4.1 Severability

If any provision of this Will is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

4.2 Governing Law

This Will shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [STATE].

4.3 Entire Agreement

This Will contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes all prior discussions, understandings, or agreements, whether oral or written.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Declarant has executed this Living Will as of the date first above written.

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[FULL NAME]

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[DATE]

[NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT]