Free Alaska Advance Directive & Living Will
Build a complete Alaska advance directive in minutes — free, no account. Name a health care agent, record your end-of-life wishes, and download a ready-to-sign PDF with Alaska's correct signing requirements.
A free directive — not legal or medical advice.
This builds a Alaska advance directive: it names a health care agent to decide for you and records your end-of-life wishes. It works only when you sign it as Alaska requires (see the signing steps). RecordingLaw.com is not a law firm.
About you
Your health care agent
The person who will make medical decisions if you can't speak for yourself — the most important choice.
Note: in Alaska, your agent cannot be The agent may not be the principal's supervising health care provider, or an employee of the health care institution where the principal is a patient, unless that person is a relative of the principal.
Your end-of-life wishes
If you are terminally ill or permanently unconscious with no recovery expected.
Note: Alaska law may suspend these wishes during pregnancy.
Other wishes (optional)
Before you sign — Alaska notes
This directive has NO legal effect until you sign it. To make it valid in Alaska: A competent adult signs the Advance Health Care Directive and either has it notarized or signs before two qualified witnesses who personally know the principal. Witnesses cannot be the agent, the care provider, or its employees; at least one must be unrelated and not an heir. The agent cannot be the supervising provider or facility employee unless a relative. Pregnancy (AS 13.52.055) suspends withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures when the fetus could reach live birth.
Witness rules: a witness must NOT be An advance directive must be signed by the principal and either (a) acknowledged before a notary public, OR (b) signed by at least two qualified witnesses who personally know the principal and witnessed the signing or acknowledgment. A witness may NOT be: the appointed agent; the principal's health care provider; an employee of the health care provider; or an employee of the health care institution/facility where the principal is receiving care. At least one witness must NOT be related to the principal by blood, marriage, or adoption and must not be entitled to a portion of the estate.
Your agent cannot be The agent may not be the principal's supervising health care provider, or an employee of the health care institution where the principal is a patient, unless that person is a relative of the principal.
Alaska lets you use EITHER 2 witnesses OR a notary — you do not need both.
Pregnancy: Alaska law may suspend your living-will instructions while you are pregnant. AS 13.52.055 (Pregnancy): an advance directive or surrogate decision may NOT be given effect if (1) the patient is a pregnant woman who lacks capacity, (2) the directive/decision is to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining procedures, (3) withholding/withdrawing would likely result in the patient's death, AND (4) it is probable the fetus could develop to the point of live birth if life-sustaining procedures are continued. Does not apply to emergency field services.
Alaska also publishes an official statutory directive form (AS 13.52.300 (optional statutory advance health care directive form); execution under AS 13.52.010); this document is a valid alternative that covers the same ground.
After signing, give copies to your agent, your alternate, and your doctor, and keep the original somewhere accessible. An advance directive is not filed with a court.
This is a general-purpose directive and is not legal or medical advice. For complex wishes, a serious illness, or detailed treatment limits, talk to your doctor and an estate-planning attorney. RecordingLaw.com is not a law firm.
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Advance Health Care Directive of [YOUR FULL NAME]
PART I — DECLARATION
I, [YOUR FULL NAME], of [CITY], Alaska, being of sound mind, make this Advance Health Care Directive to state my wishes for my medical care and to appoint a person to make health care decisions for me if I cannot make them myself. I revoke any prior advance directive, living will, or health care power of attorney I have made.
PART II — MY HEALTH CARE AGENT
I appoint [AGENT NAME] as my health care agent.
My agent's authority takes effect when my attending physician determines that I am unable to make my own health care decisions, and ends if I regain that ability.
My agent may make any health care decision I could make, including consenting to, refusing, or withdrawing any medical care, treatment, or procedure; choosing and changing my doctors and care facilities; and arranging for my comfort and pain relief. My agent must follow my wishes as stated in this document and otherwise act in my best interest.
I authorize my agent to obtain and review my medical information, and I make my agent my personal representative under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) for that purpose.
PART III — LIVING WILL — MY END-OF-LIFE WISHES
If I am terminally ill, permanently unconscious, or in an end-stage condition with no reasonable expectation of recovery, I do NOT want life-sustaining treatment (such as CPR, a ventilator, or dialysis) that would only prolong the process of dying. I direct that such treatment be withheld or withdrawn and that I be allowed to die naturally, receiving only care for my comfort.
I do NOT want artificially administered nutrition and hydration if it would serve only to prolong the process of dying.
Regardless of my other choices, I always want to be kept as comfortable and free of pain as possible, even if medication to relieve my pain may hasten my death.
Note about pregnancy: under Alaska law, this living-will instruction may be limited or suspended if I am pregnant. AS 13.52.055 (Pregnancy): an advance directive or surrogate decision may NOT be given effect if (1) the patient is a pregnant woman who lacks capacity, (2) the directive/decision is to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining procedures, (3) withholding/withdrawing would likely result in the patient's death, AND (4) it is probable the fetus could develop to the point of live birth if life-sustaining procedures are continued. Does not apply to emergency field services.
PART IV — GENERAL PROVISIONS
This directive is governed by the laws of Alaska and is intended to be effective in any place where I may be. A copy of this directive has the same effect as the original. I may revoke it at any time by notifying my agent or health care provider, orally or in writing.
If any part of this directive is held invalid, the rest remains in effect. My health care providers and agent who act in good faith reliance on this directive are protected to the fullest extent of the law.
SIGNATURE
I sign this Advance Health Care Directive willingly, on this _____ day of ____________, 20____, at [CITY], Alaska.
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[YOUR FULL NAME], Principal
WITNESSES — Each of us declares that the principal signed this directive in our presence, appeared to be of sound mind and free from duress, that we are each at least 18 years old, and that we are not disqualified from witnessing under this state's law (see the signing instructions for who may not witness).
Witness 1: ____________________________ Address: ____________________________
Witness 2: ____________________________ Address: ____________________________
(Alternatively, Alaska lets you have this directive notarized instead of witnessed — sign the notary block below OR use the witnesses above.)
STATE OF __________, COUNTY OF __________. Subscribed and sworn before me on __________.
____________________________________ Notary Public
How to Sign Your Advance Directive in Alaska
A competent adult signs the Advance Health Care Directive and either has it notarized or signs before two qualified witnesses who personally know the principal. Witnesses cannot be the agent, the care provider, or its employees; at least one must be unrelated and not an heir. The agent cannot be the supervising provider or facility employee unless a relative. Pregnancy (AS 13.52.055) suspends withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures when the fetus could reach live birth.
Alaska requires 2 witnesses or a notary. You can choose whichever is easier — you do not need both. This generator's PDF includes a signing page with these exact steps.
The Two Parts: Health Care Agent and Living Will
Your Alaska directive has two jobs. The health care agent (also called a healthcare proxy or medical power of attorney) is the person who speaks to doctors for you if you cannot — choosing treatments, providers, and facilities and seeing your medical records. The living will records your own instructions about life-sustaining treatment if you are terminally ill or permanently unconscious with no reasonable hope of recovery.
Who Can Be Your Agent and Witnesses in Alaska
Your agent: In Alaska, your health care agent cannot be The agent may not be the principal's supervising health care provider, or an employee of the health care institution where the principal is a patient, unless that person is a relative of the principal. Choose someone you trust who knows your values and will advocate for you.
Your witnesses: In Alaska, a witness must NOT be An advance directive must be signed by the principal and either (a) acknowledged before a notary public, OR (b) signed by at least two qualified witnesses who personally know the principal and witnessed the signing or acknowledgment. A witness may NOT be: the appointed agent; the principal's health care provider; an employee of the health care provider; or an employee of the health care institution/facility where the principal is receiving care. At least one witness must NOT be related to the principal by blood, marriage, or adoption and must not be entitled to a portion of the estate.. Pick neutral adults.
The Pregnancy Rule in Alaska
AS 13.52.055 (Pregnancy): an advance directive or surrogate decision may NOT be given effect if (1) the patient is a pregnant woman who lacks capacity, (2) the directive/decision is to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining procedures, (3) withholding/withdrawing would likely result in the patient's death, AND (4) it is probable the fetus could develop to the point of live birth if life-sustaining procedures are continued. Does not apply to emergency field services. This is a real and sometimes controversial limit; if it matters to you, discuss it with your doctor and consider adding specific instructions, and talk to an attorney about your options.
Who Decides If You Have No Directive in Alaska?
If you have not named a health care agent, Alaska law decides who speaks for you: AS 13.52.030: if no agent/guardian, a surrogate may be designated by the patient or, absent designation, selected in priority order: (1) spouse (unless legally separated), (2) an adult child, (3) a parent, (4) an adult sibling, (5) an adult grandchild, (6) an adult who has exhibited special care and concern and is familiar with the patient's values. If more than one in a class, majority controls. An unmarried partner usually has no automatic say. Signing a directive is how you choose your own decision-maker instead of leaving it to this default.
Updating, Revoking, and Sharing Your Directive
Review your directive after any major change — a new diagnosis, a divorce, the death of your agent, or a move to a new state (a directive valid where you signed it is usually honored elsewhere, but it is wise to re-sign under your new state's rules). You can revoke it any time by telling your agent or doctor or by signing a new one. After signing, give copies to your agent, your alternate, and your doctor and keep the original where it can be found quickly — a directive no one can locate cannot help you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an advance directive made online valid in Alaska?
Yes, if you sign it correctly. Alaska requires 2 witnesses or a notary. The document this tool creates is a standard advance health care directive (combines individual health care instructions / living will + power of attorney for health care); it becomes legally effective when you sign it as described above.
Do I need a lawyer to make an advance directive in Alaska?
No. A properly signed advance directive is valid whether or not a lawyer prepares it. See an attorney if you have complex wishes, a serious illness, or want detailed limits on specific treatments.
What is the difference between a living will and a healthcare power of attorney?
A living will states your own wishes about life-sustaining treatment. A healthcare power of attorney (agent/proxy) names a person to make medical decisions for you. This generator combines both in one Alaska directive.
Does my Alaska directive need to be notarized?
Not necessarily — Alaska lets you use either 2 witnesses or a notary.
Who can witness my advance directive in Alaska?
Adults who are not An advance directive must be signed by the principal and either (a) acknowledged before a notary public, OR (b) signed by at least two qualified witnesses who personally know the principal and witnessed the signing or acknowledgment. A witness may NOT be: the appointed agent; the principal's health care provider; an employee of the health care provider; or an employee of the health care institution/facility where the principal is receiving care. At least one witness must NOT be related to the principal by blood, marriage, or adoption and must not be entitled to a portion of the estate..
What happens if I don't have an advance directive in Alaska?
Alaska decides who makes your medical decisions: AS 13.52.030: if no agent/guardian, a surrogate may be designated by the patient or, absent designation, selected in priority order: (1) spouse (unless legally separated), (2) an adult child, (3) a parent, (4) an adult sibling, (5) an adult grandchild, (6) an adult who has exhibited special care and concern and is familiar with the patient's values. If more than one in a class, majority controls.
Does pregnancy affect my living will in Alaska?
Yes. AS 13.52.055 (Pregnancy): an advance directive or surrogate decision may NOT be given effect if (1) the patient is a pregnant woman who lacks capacity, (2) the directive/decision is to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining procedures, (3) withholding/withdrawing would likely result in the patient's death, AND (4) it is probable the fetus could develop to the point of live birth if life-sustaining procedures are continued. Does not apply to emergency field services. Discuss this with your doctor and an attorney if it concerns you.
Can my agent override my living will?
No. Your agent must follow the clear wishes you write down. The living will guides your agent and your doctors; the agent fills in decisions you did not specifically address.
Do I have to file my directive with a court?
No. An advance directive is not filed with any court. You keep the signed original and give copies to your agent and your doctor so it is available when needed.
Is this really free?
Yes. The generator is free, requires no account, and runs entirely in your browser — your answers are not sent to a server. It is general information, not legal or medical advice.
Disclaimer
This generator produces a general-purpose advance directive and is not legal or medical advice or a substitute for an attorney or your physician. Healthcare-directive law changes; the Alaska requirements here are current as of 2026-06-05. A directive is only effective if signed as your state requires. For a serious illness, detailed treatment limits, or complex family situations, talk to your doctor and a Alaska estate-planning attorney. RecordingLaw.com is not a law firm.
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