Kentucky Healthcare Laws
Kentucky law does not allow a partner to make decisions on behalf of his or her incapacitated same-sex partner in the absence of an express advance directive. § 311.631.An adult may designate his or her partner, in advance, to make decisions on his or her behalf. An advance directive shall be in writing, dated, and signed by the grantor, and either witnessed by two or more adults in the presence of the grantor or acknowledged before a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths. § 311.625.
Citation: Kentucky Living Will Directive Act: Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§ 311.621 to 311.644
The legal information provided on this page is provided as a courtesy to the public. It is not designed to serve as legal advice. HRC does not warrant that this information is current or comprehensive.
Last Updated: 5/1/2008