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Do I Have To Write An Advance Directive Under Florida Law?

No, there is no legal requirement to complete an advance directive. However, if you have not made an advance directive or designated a health care surrogate, health care decisions may be made for you by a courtappointed guardian, your spouse, your adult child, your parent, your adult sibling, an adult relative or a close friend in that order. This person would be called a "proxy."

Other Florida Estate Planning FAQs

Q: Can I Change My Mind After I Write A Living Will Or Designate A Health Care Surrogate?
A: Yes, you may change your mind or cancel these documents at any time. Any changes should be written, signed and dated. You can also change an advance directive by oral …
Q: What If I Have Filled Out An Advance Directive In Another State And Need Treatment In A Health Care Facility In Florida?
A: An advance directive completed in another state, in compliance with the other state's law, can be honored in Florida.
Q: What Should I Do With My Advance Directive Once Ive Completed It?
A: Make sure that someone such as your doctor, lawyer or family member knows that you have an advance directive and where it is located. If you have designated a health … More

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