Advance Directives & Living Wills

Five Wishes: Is This Advance Directive Legal in Your State?

Family caregiver and older adult reviewing a Five Wishes advance directive at a kitchen table with laptop, documents, and notary stamp

Five Wishes is a widely used advance directive that combines a living will with a healthcare power of attorney and personal care preferences. Its legal recognition and attestation rules differ by state. This article guides U.S. family caregivers through what…

  • 20 mins

Living Will vs. Advance Directive: What is the Difference?

Family caregiver and senior reviewing an advance directive living will and power of attorney at a table with healthcare documents and a laptop showing a state form

As a U.S.-based family caregiver, distinguishing a living will from an advance directive is essential to protecting a loved one’s medical wishes and legal rights. This article clarifies the differences, explains related tools like durable powers of attorney and guardianship,…

  • 20 mins