Living Will in Oklahoma
State-specific overview · Estate & Probate
Oklahoma recognizes living wills and requires two witnesses or notarization to make them legally valid.
How Oklahoma treats Living Will
Oklahoma law allows you to create a living will that directs your healthcare providers to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment if you become terminally ill or permanently unconscious. Your living will must be signed by you and either witnessed by two people or notarized to be enforceable. The state recognizes both specific statutory forms and other written documents that clearly express your wishes about end-of-life care.
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 Oklahoma.