Living Will in North Dakota
State-specific overview · Estate & Probate
North Dakota recognizes living wills under the Health Care Directive law, requiring signature and either two witnesses or notarization.
How North Dakota treats Living Will
North Dakota allows you to create a health care directive that includes your wishes about life-sustaining treatment and appoints a healthcare agent. Your directive must be signed by you and either witnessed by two disinterested people or notarized. North Dakota honors these documents when you become unable to communicate your wishes, and providers acting in good faith are protected from liability.
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 North Dakota.