Living Will in Indiana
State-specific overview · Estate & Probate
Indiana requires two witnesses and recognizes living wills as binding instructions for end-of-life care decisions.
How Indiana treats Living Will
Indiana law allows you to execute a living will with your signature and two witnesses. The document must clearly express your wishes about life-sustaining treatment, and healthcare providers must follow your instructions unless they have a documented moral objection. Indiana also permits you to name a healthcare representative to ensure your wishes are carried out and to make decisions in situations your living will does not address.
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 Indiana.