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Advance Directive (British Columbia living will)
NextGen Docs form ND-1241. Search ND-1241 on docs.ngz.ca to make this document again.
Tell BC health care providers in advance which treatments you accept or refuse, with the witness rules built in.
Start this document $2.99 or in the monthly planHow it works
What you will fill in
- Does any of these apply to you?
- Your full legal name
- Your city or town, in British Columbia
- Life-support and life-prolonging treatment if there is no reasonable hope of recovery
- CPR (restarting the heart) if your heart stops
- Person to call (name and phone)
- How will you have it witnessed?
Good to know
- An advance directive speaks for you directly to your health care providers. A Representation Agreement instead names a person to decide. You can have both.
- If you have a representative, your representative must follow the instructions in this advance directive.
- Give copies to your doctor, your hospital and your family. Review it every few years or when your health changes.
Help in your language
Every question comes with help like this. For example, “Does any of these apply to you?”:
English: If one does, a lawyer should check it before you sign. You can still make the full document here.
اردو: اگر ان میں سے کوئی بات ہو تو دستخط سے پہلے وکیل سے چیک کروائیں۔
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ: ਜੇ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਕੋਈ ਗੱਲ ਹੈ ਤਾਂ ਦਸਤਖ਼ਤ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਵਕੀਲ ਤੋਂ ਚੈੱਕ ਕਰਵਾਓ।
हिन्दी: अगर इनमें से कोई बात है तो दस्तख़त से पहले वकील से जाँच करवाएँ।
Français: Si l'une s'applique, faites vérifier le document par un avocat avant de signer. Vous pouvez quand même faire le document complet ici.
Questions people ask
How much does the Advance Directive cost?
It is free to fill in and preview. To download it, buy just this one for $2.99 or use a plan (Monthly $9.99, or Yearly $79); new accounts get 7 days free with no card needed.
Can I fill in the Advance Directive in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or French?
Yes. The finished document is in English, but every question has plain help in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and French, and you can speak your answers.
Do I need a lawyer?
Many people use this document on their own. If your situation is complicated, or a lot of money or your home is involved, talk to a lawyer or licensed paralegal. In Ontario, the Law Society Referral Service (findlegalhelp.ca) gives a free 30-minute consultation.
Is my information private?
Only you can see your answers. They are saved on your device, and in your own account if you sign in, so you can finish on another device. NextGen Docs is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.