About This Project
This project was born from a deeply personal experience: watching a family member's living will fail at the moment it mattered most.
The living will said “no heroic measures.” But when the hospital was deciding whether to place a feeding tube, nobody could agree on whether that counted as “heroic.” The family believed she would have wanted the feeding tube. The hospital wasn't sure. The ambiguity caused pain at a time that was already unbearably difficult.
That experience revealed a fundamental problem: most living wills use vague language that different people interpret differently. “No heroic measures,” “no extraordinary treatment,” “no life support” — these phrases feel clear when you write them, but become ambiguous when doctors and family members have to apply them to specific situations.
Our Approach
This tool takes a different approach. Instead of asking you to make one sweeping statement, it asks you about each treatment individually:
- Do you want CPR? (Separately from ventilation)
- Do you want a feeding tube? (Separately from IV hydration)
- Do you want antibiotics for comfort? (Separately from antibiotics to extend life)
Every treatment comes with a plain-language explanation so you understand exactly what you're deciding. No medical jargon without context. No grouping treatments together when they should be separate decisions.
Privacy by Design
Your medical wishes are deeply personal. That's why this tool was built with zero server-side data storage. Your information exists only in your browser while you're using the tool. Documents are generated entirely on your device. We have no database, no user accounts, and no way to see what you enter.
Free for Everyone
Everyone deserves to have their end-of-life wishes documented clearly, regardless of ability to pay. This tool is and will remain free. The site is supported by respectful advertising.
Important: This tool provides a template for creating a living will based on your state's general requirements. It is not legal advice and does not replace consultation with a qualified attorney. For complex medical situations, blended families, or significant assets, we recommend having an attorney review your document.