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            SUMMARY OF STATE LIVING WILL LEGISLATION

ARKANSAS

Synopsis: Arkansas has a weak living will statute, that in an
apparent attempt to be "fair" allows living wills and "reverse
living wills"- that is, declarations that every unusual means be
used to prolong life. Arkansas is unique in having a provision
for a "Living Won't!" The statute is not mandatory on doctors or
hospitals and does not have any enforcement or transfer provisions.
The statute allows the following persons to execute living (and 
reverse) living wills for an incapacitated relative: parents of 
minors; spouses; adult children (either the sole or the majority) 
if a spouse will not do so. For those without parents or children 
available, the "nearest living relative" may prepare a 
declaration, as may a legal guardian. No form for a living will 
is suggested or required. We suggest that you prepare a Uniform 
living will. To prepare a Uniform living will, please select this
option from the main menu. Please also consider executing a 
living will for any State that you spend more than a few weeks 
per year, or where you are a temporary resident.


Statute number: Arkansas Statue: 82-3801-3084
Statute title: "Arkansas Death with Dignity Act"

Governmental Agency to contact for more information: None
specified

A specific form of living will is not provided by the state

Witness requirements: Same as for an ordinary will. Number:  3
Relationship: Witnesses may not be related by blood or marriage
and may not be a treating physician or employee of medical care
facility where the person is being treated.

Recording of the living will is not provided for.