Living Will in Idaho
State-specific overview · Estate & Probate
Idaho requires two witnesses, neither of whom can be your healthcare provider or related to you by blood or marriage.
How Idaho treats Living Will
Idaho recognizes living wills and requires your signature plus two witnesses who are unrelated to you and not involved in your healthcare. At least one witness must be a disinterested party with no financial interest in your estate. Idaho also allows you to designate a healthcare representative to interpret your wishes and make medical decisions on your behalf.
The general definition of Living Will
A document stating your wishes about life-sustaining medical treatment if you become unable to communicate.
A living will (also called an advance directive) is a written statement of your medical preferences if you're ever in a coma, terminal illness, or unable to speak for yourself. You can specify whether you want life support, feeding tubes, or resuscitation. Doctors and family members use it to make decisions that honor your values when you cannot.
Read the full Living Will entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Idaho.