Five Wishes is an easy-to-use legal advance directive document written in everyday language. It helps all adults, regardless of age or health, to consider and document how they want to be cared for at the end of life. It is America’s most popular living will with more than 40 million copies in circulation.
Five Wishes is unique among all other living will and healthcare agent forms because it speaks to all of a person's needs: medical, personal, emotional and spiritual. Five Wishes also helps to guide and structure discussions with your family and physician, making conversations easier.
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Five Wishes documents are legally valid in almost all states. Some states require specific additional forms or mandatory notices. If you live in one of these states, you can still use Five Wishes to help guide the conversation and put your wishes in writing, and you can attach the additional required forms.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Alabama. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Alabama to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Once it is signed and witnessed, your Five Wishes is a legal document.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Alaska. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Alaska to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Arizona. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Arizona to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Arkansas. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Arkansas to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in California. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in California to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Colorado. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Colorado to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Connecticut. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Connecticut to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in District of Columbia. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in District of Columbia to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Delaware. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Delaware to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Florida. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Florida to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Georgia. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Georgia to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Hawaii. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Hawaii to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Idaho. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Idaho to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Illinois. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Illinois to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Indiana. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Indiana to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Iowa. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Iowa to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Kansas is one of only six states in the nation that require you to take an additional step after you've completed your Five Wishes. State law mandates you use a government-approved form and words to express your own wishes. You can download the state form here as PDF or talk to your doctor.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Kentucky. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Kentucky to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Louisiana. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Louisiana to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Maine. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Maine to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Maryland. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Maryland to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Massachusetts. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Massachusetts to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
The state of Michigan requires your health care agent to sign a Patient Advocate Acceptance Form. The people you name in Wish 1 of Five Wishes must sign this form before they begin making decisions for you.
This form is not included in Five Wishes because you are not required to complete the acceptance form at the same time.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Minnesota. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Minnesota to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Mississippi. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Mississippi to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Missouri. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Missouri to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Montana. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Montana to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Nebraska. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Nebraska to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Nevada. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Nevada to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
New Hampshire is one of only six states in the nation that require you to take an additional step after you've completed your Five Wishes. State law mandates you use a government-approved form and words to express your own wishes. You can download the state form here as a PDF or talk to your doctor.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in New Jersey. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in New Jersey to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in New Mexico. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in New Mexico to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in New York. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in New York to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in North Carolina. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in North Carolina to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in North Dakota. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in North Dakota to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Ohio is one of only six states in the nation that require you to take an additional step after you've completed your Five Wishes. State law mandates you use a government-approved form and words to express your own wishes. You can download the state form here as a PDF or talk to your doctor.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Oklahoma. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Oklahoma to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Oregon. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Oregon to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Pennsylvania. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Pennsylvania to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Rhode Island. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Rhode Island to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in South Carolina. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in South Carolina to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in South Dakota. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in South Dakota to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Tennessee. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Tennessee to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Texas is one of only six states in the nation that require you to take an additional step after you've completed your Five Wishes. State law requires you attach a mandatory notice form. You can download the state form here as a PDF or talk to your doctor.
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Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Utah. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Utah to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Vermont. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Vermont to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Virginia. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Virginia to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Washington. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Washington to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in West Virginia. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in West Virginia to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Wisconsin requires you to take an additional step after you've completed your Five Wishes. Residents of Wisconsin must attach this notice statement to each copy of Five Wishes. You can download the state form here.
Five Wishes meets the legal requirements for an advance directive in Wyoming. Just like in most other states, you can use Five Wishes in Wyoming to express how you want to be treated if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself, using a document that is easy to understand. All you need to do is check a box, circle a direction, or write a few sentences
Cinco Deseos Cinco Deseos is an easy-to-use legal document that helps Spanish-speaking adults consider and document how they want to be cared for at the end of life. Like Five Wishes, it is written in everyday language and speaks to all a person’s concerns: medical, personal, emotional and spiritual. Cinco Deseos also helps structure discussions with your family and physician.
Bilingual These 20-page documents provide the original English text alongside the translated text, allowing a non-English-speaking user to read and complete the Five Wishes document in his or her native language. Bilingual Five Wishes documents are legally valid in 44 states when completed, signed and properly witnessed.
Five Wishes was introduced and originally distributed with support from a generous grant by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the nation's largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to health and health care. A subsequent grant from the United Health Foundation made it possible to provide Five Wishes in 28 bilingual editions.