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What is an Advance Healthcare Directive (AHCD)?

An advance healthcare directive is a legal document that specifies your wishes for end-of-life healthcare, and who should make healthcare decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so. It is also known as a living will, advance directive, or medical directive.

Why create an AHCD?
Be a decision maker

Don't depend on the government or hospitals to make decisions for you.

Be savvy

Save money on costly healthcare treatments you don't want.

Be caring

Reduce stressful guesswork for your loved ones.

How FreeWill works

Using FreeWill helps keep this service free for everyone. One in six users include a charity in their will, creating a lasting impact that costs nothing during their lifetime.

Fill out online

It only takes 20 minutes to fill out the information needed to create your AHCD

Print out forms

The information you provide is combined with the precise language of our legal forms and provided back to you as a printable AHCD.

Sign and keep safe

To make your AHCD official, follow the included instructions to sign and finalize it. Keep your new AHCD somewhere safe but accessible, and make sure your loved ones know where it is.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is FreeWill free?

FreeWill’s no-charge products are made possible with the support of nonprofit organizations. Many of our users choose to leave a portion of their estate to charity through our free will product, and we hope you’ll consider doing the same.

Is it legally effective?

Yes! Documents created using FreeWill can be used in all 50 states & D.C., and our forms conform to applicable law based on your location.

Do I need any other documents?

You may want to consider creating or updating your will. It’s another way to make sure your affairs are in order, support the people important to you, and create your legacy by leaving money to the causes you care about.

Can I change my AHCD?

Yes! If your circumstances and wishes change, you can make a new AHCD to replace your old one. All you have to do is sign your new AHCD according to the included instructions and destroy your previous one.

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Create your Advance Healthcare Directive & HIPAA Authorization today

Create or update your Advance Healthcare Directive & HIPAA Authorization fast and 100% free

Start your AHCD