Illinois Living Will Declaration Template

Illinois Living Will Declaration Template

An Illinois Living Will Declaration template with completion notes and the blank form. Illinois adults who want to put end-of-life treatment wishes in writing.

What's included

• Living Will Declaration (4 pages): the statutory Declaration form in the Illinois Living Will Act, 755 ILCS 35/3(e), reproduced verbatim, with room for additional directions the Act permits. It applies to death delaying procedures in a terminal condition and, since January 1, 2026, is not operative while an authorized health care agent is available (755 ILCS 35/3.5).

Each document starts on its own page with plain-English completion notes, followed by the blank form. Where Illinois law supplies a form, the statutory wording is reproduced verbatim.

Signing requirements (Illinois)

• Living Will Declaration: signed by the declarant and witnessed by two individuals aged 18 or older (755 ILCS 35/3(b)). No notary is required.

File formats

Editable Word (.docx) and print-ready PDF (US Letter) for every document, delivered as a ZIP digital download. Nothing is shipped.

Legal research last verified September 29, 2026.

This is a fill-in template, not legal advice. Laws change; check your state's current requirements before signing.

Licensed to the original purchaser for personal use only; not for resale or redistribution.

Some content in this template was drafted with the help of AI tools and reviewed before listing.