Life Care Planning
Advance Directives / Health Care Directives / Living Will (en español)

Message from Attorney General Terry Goddard

Life Care Planning is an important task for all of us, whether young or old, healthy or facing challenges. Through increased awareness and access to information, Arizonans of all ages can make their choices known about who will manage their affairs in the event of an emergency. My Office has recently produced Life Care Planning for Everyone, a short video presentation that will encourage open discussions so that well reasoned choices can be made before an emergency – choices that will significantly reduce stress on families

Life Care Planning documents are available at no cost from the Office of the Arizona Attorney General in one of four ways:

1. They are available at the Phoenix and Tucson main offices as well as numerous Satellite Offices located throughout the State (click here for a list of locations, hours and calendar of events).

2. They are downloadable from this website.

3. They are available at community events where the Attorney General’s Fraud Fighters are staffing information booths. Please check our Community Events page.

4. They are available by filling out a Life Care Planning request form and one will be mailed to you. Please do not request one unless you have tried the three previous options.

Where do I find the “General Durable Power of Attorney,”
 or other financial documents?

Power of attorney designations, wills and trusts are powerful legal instruments.  It is recommended that you contact a private attorney for assistance with these and other serious legal matters. Click here for information on referrals for legal services.

"Life Care Planning For Everyone" Video
(En Español)

(click above to play video)

Life Care Planning Fliers

Are Your Life Care Choices in Writing? 1
Are Your Life Care Choices in Writing? 2
Are Your Life Care Choices in Writing? 3

Life Care Planning Poster

Life Care Planning Packet Materials

• Greetings from the Attorney General
• General Information about Arizona laws related to future incapacity
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Life Care Planning
• Life Care Planning forms with instructions:
1. Durable Health Care Power of Attorney
2. Durable Mental Health Care Power of Attorney
3. Living Will (End of Life Care)
4. Letter to My Agent (Representative)
5. Pre-Hospital Medical Directive (Do Not Resuscitate) (must be printed on ORANGE paper). Click here to find out if you should complete a DNR Form.
• Download the complete packet

Useful Links and Resources

Red Badge Emergency Pack
Arizona Secretary of State Advance Directive Registry

Contact

Arizona Attorney General's Office Crime, Fraud & Victim Resource Center 602.542.2123 800.352.8431 (outside Phoenix and Tucson) resourcecenter@azag.gov If you are interested in a Life Care Planning presentation for your organization or community group, please contact the Attorney General’s Crime, Fraud & Victim Resource Center staff at 602.542.2123 or resourcecenter@azag.gov.