Do I Need Witnesses?

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Do I Need Witnesses?

Yes. You need two witnesses to your signature on these or other forms.

Other Maryland Estate Planning FAQs

Q: What Are Advance Directives?
A: A Maryland Law called the Health Care Decisions Act says you have the right to make health care decisions in advance, through instructions called "advance directives." … More
Q: What Is A Health Care Agent?
A: A person you designate to make health care decisions for you, should you become incapacitated.
Q: Who Can I Choose To Be My Health Care Agent?
A: You can choose a family member or anyone else you trust to make health care decisions for your. Remember, your agent will have the power to make important decisions, … More
Q: Do I Have To Choose A Health Care Agent?
A: No. Whether or not you name a health care agent, you have the right to use the advance directive to state decisions about treatment issues that might come up. … More
Q: What Is The Difference Between A Living Will And An Advance Directive?
A: A living will is a more limited type of advance directive because you only make decisions about lifesustaining procedures in the event that your death from a … More
Q: What Is An End-Stage Condition?
A: It's an advanced, progressive and incurable condition resulting in complete physical dependency, like advanced Alzheimer's disease.
Q: Do I Have To Use Any Particular Form?
A: The Health Care Decisions Act sets out two optional forms, which can be downloaded from this site. The shorter one is titled "Living Will." The longer one is titled … More
Q: Who Can Be A Witness?
A: Any competent individual, including a doctor or employee of a health care facility. If you name a health care agent, that person may not be a witness. One of the … More
Q: How Long Does An Advance Directive Remain In Effect?
A: Once you make an advance directive, it remains in effect unless you revoke it. It does not expire.
Q: Can I Change My Mind?
A: Yes. You should review what you've written periodically, so that your advance directive always reflects your current thinking. You are free to change or revoke an … More