Montana Rights of the Terminally Ill Act
INSTRUCTIONS: MONTANA RIGHTS OF THE TERMINALLY ILL ACT
The Montana Rights of the Terminally Act allows individuals of sound mind and who are 18 or older to create a living will documenting their wishes concerning the withholding or withdrawing of life-sustaining treatment when in a terminal condition. This act is discussed in a packet made available on the website of the Montana State University Extension.
Montana Rights Of The Terminally Ill Act Step 1: The first three pages contain information about the Montana Rights Of The Terminally Ill Act.
Montana Rights Of The Terminally Ill Act Step 2: The fourth page contains two forms. The first is a declaration directing the physician to withhold life-sustaining treatment. If you wish to file this form, enter your signature on the first blank line.
Montana Rights Of The Terminally Ill Act Step 3: Enter the date on the second blank line.
Montana Rights Of The Terminally Ill Act Step 4: Enter the month on the third blank line.
Montana Rights Of The Terminally Ill Act Step 5: Enter the last two digits of the year on the fourth blank line.
Montana Rights Of The Terminally Ill Act Step 6: Enter your city, county and state of residence on the fifth blank line.
Montana Rights Of The Terminally Ill Act Step 7: On the last four blank lines, enter the signature of two witnesses and their addresses.
Montana Rights Of The Terminally Ill Act Step 8: The second form on this page is used to designate another individual to make a decision about withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment. If you wish to file this document, enter the name of the person you are appointing on the first blank line.
Montana Rights Of The Terminally Ill Act Step 9: Enter the name of an alternate appointee on the second blank lien.
Montana Rights Of The Terminally Ill Act Step 10: Enter your signature on the third blank line.
Montana Rights Of The Terminally Ill Act Step 11: Enter the date on the fourth blank line.
Montana Rights Of The Terminally Ill Act Step 12: Enter the month on the fifth blank line.
Montana Rights Of The Terminally Ill Act Step 13: Enter the last two digits of the year on the sixth blank line.
Montana Rights Of The Terminally Ill Act Step 14: Sign the form, along with two witnesses.