Signing Requirements
The signing must be witnessed by two witnesses. At least one of the two witnesses must not be either the spouse or a blood relative of the principal.[1]
Revocation
If competent, the principal can amend or revoke an advance directive by means of an oral or written revocation, or by the physical destruction of the original form.[2]
State Definition
“Advance directive” means a witnessed written document or oral statement in which instructions are given by a principal or in which the principal’s desires are expressed concerning any aspect of the principal’s health care or health information, and includes, but is not limited to, the designation of a health care surrogate, a living will, or an anatomical gift made pursuant to part V of Chapter 765 of the Florida statutes.[3]
Statutory Form
A suggested form of an advance directive is made available by Florida statute.[4] However, the use of this form is not mandated by law.
Sample
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