Advance Directives
Pennsylvania
CurrentPennsylvania Advance Health Care Directive (Living Will & Health Care Power of Attorney)
Combined Advance Directive
Pennsylvania allows a living will, a health care power of attorney, or a combined advance health care directive to state treatment wishes and name a health care agent.
Witness: YesNotarization: NoClinician signature: NoLanguage: English
Official source: Pennsylvania Department of Aging
Last verified: 7/30/2026
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