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- SUMMARY OF STATE LIVING WILL LEGISLATION
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- ARKANSAS
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- Synopsis: Arkansas has a weak living will statute, that in an
- apparent attempt to be "fair" allows living wills and "reverse
- living wills"- that is, declarations that every unusual means be
- used to prolong life. Arkansas is unique in having a provision
- for a "Living Won't!" The statute is not mandatory on doctors or
- hospitals and does not have any enforcement or transfer provisions.
- The statute allows the following persons to execute living (and
- reverse) living wills for an incapacitated relative: parents of
- minors; spouses; adult children (either the sole or the majority)
- if a spouse will not do so. For those without parents or children
- available, the "nearest living relative" may prepare a
- declaration, as may a legal guardian. No form for a living will
- is suggested or required. We suggest that you prepare a Uniform
- living will. To prepare a Uniform living will, please select this
- option from the main menu. Please also consider executing a
- living will for any State that you spend more than a few weeks
- per year, or where you are a temporary resident.
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- Statute number: Arkansas Statue: 82-3801-3084
- Statute title: "Arkansas Death with Dignity Act"
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- Governmental Agency to contact for more information: None specified
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- A specific form of living will is not provided by the state
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- Witness requirements: Same as for an ordinary will . Number: 3
- Relationship: Witnesses may not be related by blood or marriage
- and may not be a treating physician or employee of medical care
- facility where the person is being treated.
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- Recording of the living will is not provided for.