Full question:
My wife and I have Wills and Living Wills which were drawn up by an attorney in the state of Arizona. Is it valid in Texas or do we have to have another one made here in Texas?
- Category: Living Wills
- Date:
- State: Texas
Answer:
Laws for living wills vary by state. Texas statutes allow an out-of-state living will to be recognized, however, Texas statutes do not authorize the administration, withholding, or withdrawal of health care otherwise prohibited by the laws of the state. It is recommended that a person's living will comply with the laws of the state where he/she is located. The living will forms offered by USLegallforms are specifically tailored to comply with the laws of each state. You may prepare a written revocation of the Arizona living will using one of the forms offered by USlegalforms.
The following is an Arizona statute:
36-3202. Revocation of health care directive; disqualification of surrogate
A person may revoke his own health care directive or disqualify a
surrogate by doing any of the following:
1. Making a written revocation of a health care directive or a written
statement to disqualify a surrogate.
2. Orally notifying the surrogate or a health care provider.
3. Making a new health care directive.
4. Any other act that demonstrates a specific intent to revoke or to
disqualify a surrogate.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.
