Advance Directive / Living Will
State of Colorado — Self-Guided Form
⚠ IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN
- WHO SHOULD USE THIS FORM: Any adult (age 18 or older) of sound mind who wishes to state their preferences for medical treatment in the event they become unable to make or communicate healthcare decisions.
- WHAT THIS FORM DOES: Allows you to record your wishes regarding life-sustaining treatment, artificial nutrition and hydration, comfort care, organ donation, and related end-of-life matters.
- WHAT THIS FORM DOES NOT DO: This is not a Medical Power of Attorney. It does not name a person to make decisions for you. It does not address financial or property matters.
- WHEN IT TAKES EFFECT: Only when your attending physician and one additional qualified physician certify in writing that you lack the capacity to make or communicate a healthcare decision and that you meet one of the conditions described herein.
- WHAT MAKES IT LEGALLY BINDING: This document must be signed and dated. Colorado law recommends (but does not require) notarization. Two disinterested witnesses are strongly recommended.
- LEGAL AUTHORITY: Colorado Patient Autonomy Act, C.R.S. §§ 15-18-101 et seq.; Colorado Medical Treatment Decision Act, C.R.S. §§ 15-18.5-101 et seq.
- SELF-GUIDED NOTICE: Your Legal Forms, LLC is not a law firm. This form does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Consider consulting a licensed Colorado attorney for guidance specific to your situation.
How This Process Works
- Complete this online interview. (~15–20 min)
- Review and generate your filled PDF.
- Download, print, and read the complete document.
- Signature fields will be left blank in the generated PDF. Sign and date in the presence of two witnesses for it to be valid.
- Provide signed copies to your physician(s), healthcare facility, and any persons named in the document.