How to Revoke a Living Will
- 1). Destroy your living will and any copies of the document that you gave to others, according to the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences. Tear, burn or deface it; alternatively, ask another party to do so in your presence.
- 2). Notify the attending physicians or other health care professional that you wish to revoke a living will, suggests West Virginia Legal Services. You can do so orally or in writing. If choosing the latter option, you must sign and date your statement. If you are unable to write, another person, who is 18 years old or older, can write the statement and sign and date it on your behalf.
- 3). Keep in mind that a written revocation becomes effective only once you (or someone who witnessed you revoke the will) gives it to the attending physician or other medical professional.
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