Living Wills and Health Care Package - Massachusetts 2026

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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Living Wills and Health Care Package in the editor.
  2. Begin with the Health Care Proxy Living Will. This section allows you to designate someone to make health care decisions on your behalf. Fill in your name, the name of your proxy, and any specific instructions regarding your medical treatment.
  3. Next, review the Revocation of Health Care Proxy form if you need to cancel a previously designated proxy. Simply fill in the necessary details and ensure it is signed appropriately.
  4. Proceed to the Document of Anatomical Gift. Indicate which body parts or organs you wish to donate by checking the appropriate boxes. Remember, this form requires witnessing and notarization.
  5. Finally, complete the Revocation of Anatomical Gift Donation if applicable. Follow similar steps as before, ensuring all changes are documented clearly.

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Upon admission, a nurse must assess for a living will, document it, communicate the patients wishes to the healthcare team, respect those wishes in care, and encourage updates of the living will as needed. These steps are crucial for ensuring that the patients preferences regarding treatment are honored.
Can a healthcare proxy override a living will? A Health Care Proxy cannot override any provisions made in a Living Will. A Living Will is legally-binding and must be followed. Therefore, it is helpful to both the Proxy and the medical care team if the Living Will is detailed and specific as possible.
Health care power of attorney Unlike a living will, it applies to both end-of-life treatment as well as other areas of medical care. However, like a living will, the proxy only has power to act on your behalf when you are unable to do so yourself, whether from loss of consciousness or mental ability.

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It may also outline your religious or philosophical beliefs and how you would like your life to end. A living will is only valid if you are unable to communicate your wishes. A health care power of attorney gives someone else (the proxy) the ability to make decisions for you regarding your health care.

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