Living Will in Michigan
State-specific overview · Estate & Probate
Michigan recognizes living wills under the Patient Advocate Designation Act and requires two witnesses or notarization.
How Michigan treats Living Will
Michigan allows you to create a living will (called a "patient advocate designation") that names someone to make healthcare decisions or states your own wishes about end-of-life care. You must sign the document in front of two disinterested witnesses or have it notarized. Michigan law generally follows the Uniform Health-Care Decisions Act, allowing you to refuse any medical treatment, including life-sustaining procedures, either directly in writing or through an appointed advocate.
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 Michigan.