Establishing advance directives regarding future health care decisions can ensure that a person's wishes are met and can also relieve families from having to make difficult decisions at a time of great stress.

The Missouri Bar has developed and makes available as a public service a "Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Health Care Directive" for use by the general public. This form may be downloaded and/or photocopied as needed. There is no copyright on this publication. Visit missourilawyershelp.org/legal-topics/durable-power-of-attorney-for-health to access a fillable form or to download a copy.

Advance directives, including living wills, healthcare directives and durable power of attorney for healthcare documents can also be obtained through our Care Management Department. Please call (314) 966-9379 for assistance.