Signing Requirements
The advance directive must be signed by at least two witnesses or a notary public.[1]
State Definition
“Advance directive” means a living will directive made in accordance with KRS 311.621 to 311.643, a living will or designation of health care surrogate executed prior to July 15, 1994, and any other document that provides directions relative to health care to be provided to the person executing the document.[3]
Statutory Form
Yes, Kentucky has a statutory form that advance directives must substantially comply with, although other specific instructions may also be included as long as they are not prohibited by any other state statute.[4]
Sample
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