Living Will in Nebraska
State-specific overview · Estate & Probate
Nebraska requires living wills to be signed, witnessed by two people, and notarized for full legal effect.
How Nebraska treats Living Will
Nebraska recognizes living wills under its advance directive law and requires strict formalities: your signature, two witnesses (who cannot be your healthcare provider or related to you), and notarization. The state allows you to specify which life-sustaining treatments you want to refuse, such as artificial nutrition or mechanical ventilation. Nebraska also permits you to name a healthcare proxy to make decisions if you cannot communicate.
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 Nebraska.