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Massachusetts Living Will

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Massachusetts at a glance: Witnesses Required: 2 witnesses · Notary Required: No · Governing Law: Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 201D § 2

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Overview

Living Wills in Massachusetts

Massachusetts does not have a statutory living will. Instead, it utilizes a Health Care Proxy signed by two witnesses.
Key Facts

Massachusetts Living Will — Quick Reference

RequirementMassachusetts Rule
Witnesses Required2 witnesses
Notary RequiredNo
Governing LawMass. Gen. Laws Ch. 201D § 2
Legal Requirements

Massachusetts Legal Requirements

  • Must be signed by the declarant and two witnesses.
Governing Laws

Massachusetts Governing Laws

Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 201D § 2
Health Care Proxy
Requires two witnesses.

Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Massachusetts legal resources or your state legislature's official website.

Questions & Answers

Massachusetts Living Will — Frequently Asked Questions

Does Massachusetts recognize living wills?

Not by statute, but medical proxy forms incorporating written instructions are widely used and legally recognized by courts.