PENNSYLVANIA LEGAL INFORMATION

Pennsylvania Statutes, See Article 20, Chapter 54.

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

Who may be a witness? There only restriction under Pennsylvania law upon who may serve as a witness to a living will is that: "must be witnessed by two individuals each of whom is 18 years of age or older. A witness shall not be the person who signed the declaration on behalf of and at the direction of the declarant."
Title 20, Pennsylvania Stat. Section 5404(a).

Notary: There is no express provision in the Pennsylvania 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? There is no requirement health care agent sign the form before his or her appointment becomes effective;

Pennsylvania Statutes containing living will requirements, Title 20, Pennsylvania Stat. Section 5401, et al.

Information from the Pennsylvania Bar Association regarding Advanced Medical Directives.

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