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Tell doctors what care you want and name someone to speak for you if you can't. Legally valid in Illinois. Free to create, or add secure online document storage with the $29/year subscription.
Illinois healthcare directive requirements
How it works
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Answer a few questions
About your care preferences and who you want making decisions.
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Download your healthcare directive
A complete, personalized document, formatted for Illinois.
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Sign and share
Sign in front of 1 adult witnesses. Give a copy to your healthcare agent and your doctor.
What governs a Illinois directive
Illinois's healthcare-directive statute is at 755 ILCS 45/4-1 et seq.. The official form is the Health Care Power of Attorney. Last revised 2026-04. Your directive is valid the moment it's signed under your state's witness and notary rules above; it only takes effect if your physician determines you can't make or communicate decisions yourself.
Living will companion in Illinois
The Illinois Living Will Declaration records your direction to withhold death-delaying procedures if you have a terminal condition. It is a final expression of your legal right to refuse treatment, alongside the companion Health Care Power of Attorney that appoints your agent. See 755 ILCS 35/3.
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