Living Will in Wisconsin
State-specific overview · Estate & Probate
Wisconsin allows living wills with two witnesses or notarization; one witness cannot be your healthcare provider or facility employee.
How Wisconsin treats Living Will
Wisconsin recognizes living wills and advance directives under its Health Care Directive statute. Your document must be signed by you and either witnessed by two adults or notarized; if witnessed, at least one witness must be unaffiliated with your healthcare provider or facility. Wisconsin honors your instructions about life-sustaining treatment, including artificial nutrition and hydration, when you become unable to 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 Wisconsin.