MISSOURI LEGAL INFORMATION

Witnesses: Missouri law requires two individuals witness the signature of the maker;

Who may be a witness? There are no restrictions under Missouri law relative to who may serve as a witness to a living will.

Notary: There is no express provision in the Missouri statutes requiring that a living will be notarized; however, it is highly recommended that your living will be notarized to ensure that it is accepted by medical personnel in an emergency situation;

Must health care agent sign form? No requirement that health care agent sign form;

Missouri Statutes containing living will requirements: Missouri Code Section 459.010, et al.

Note relative to Missouri Medical Power of Attorney: Under Missouri Law, a durable Medical Power of Attorney must be notarized. Therefore, if your Living Will also contains the appointment of a health care power of attorney or "agent", then, under Missouri law, the document must be witnesses by 2 individuals AND notarized. The standard MedLawPlus.comŽ Living Will form also contains a Medical POA designation and, therefore, must be notarized.
Missouri Bar Publication concerning Living Wills and Medical Powers of Attorney.

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