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Kentucky advance directive form

The state's own form, from Kentucky General Assembly (Kentucky Revised Statutes). Rivvi links it; we do not host or change it. Not legal advice.

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Kentucky's advance directive form is the Living Will Directive (KRS 311.625 Form of living will directive), from Kentucky General Assembly (Kentucky Revised Statutes). The same form includes the part that names a health care agent (medical power of attorney). Open the state form

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The state form

Form: Living Will Directive (KRS 311.625 Form of living will directive)
Publisher: Kentucky General Assembly (Kentucky Revised Statutes)
Law: KRS 311.625
Form link: apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=42591
Names a health care agent: Yes, in the same form
Signing (per the source): Witnessed by two or more adults in the presence of the grantor and each other, or acknowledged before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths
Link checked: October 23, 2026

Questions

Where do I get Kentucky's advance directive form?

Kentucky General Assembly (Kentucky Revised Statutes) publishes it: Living Will Directive (KRS 311.625 Form of living will directive). The link on this page goes to the state's copy (checked October 23, 2026).

Does Kentucky have a medical power of attorney form?

The same form includes the part that names a health care agent (medical power of attorney).

Does a Kentucky advance directive need witnesses or a notary?

Per the state source: Witnessed by two or more adults in the presence of the grantor and each other, or acknowledged before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths. Read the form's own signing instructions before you sign.