We frequently have requests for advanced directives forms, wills, powers of attorney forms, and similar end-of-life preparation documents. Here are some reliable sources for this information.
This UNM School of Medicine page on Advanced Directives has useful links: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/pediatrics/divisions/continuum-of-care/ad.html
including
- an advanced healthcare directive form that includes a section for power of attorney
- a separate, detailed power of attorney form
- a mental healthcare directive form
This NM Department of Health page includes links for the Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) form and the Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (MOST) form: https://www.nmhealth.org/about/erd/emsb/advd/
UNM developed a “Values History Form” to help reflect on one’s view of life and how that affects one’s ideas and preferences around death: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OsutCVmNCAMncQm7Wxl1bW0385suzkBK/view
Aging with Dignity website: https://agingwithdignity.org/
Some background information on making wills in New Mexico can be found in the Estate Planning section of this NMSU Extension publications page: https://pubs.nmsu.edu/_g/index.html . In particular, this guide “Do you Need a Will?” may be informative: https://pubs.nmsu.edu/_g/G255/index.html Consider seeking legal advice. Legal resources can be found on our Civil Legal Assistance page.
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