Living wills

A living will is a unilateral and freely revocable document in which a person of legal age expresses their conscious, free and informed consent in advance regarding the healthcare they wish or do not wish to receive if, for whatever reason, they are incapable of expressing their will personally and autonomously.

It must be written and signed in person before a notary or a RENTEV employee.

This advance expression of intent remains in effect for a 5-year term following its execution, although it can be renewed by means of a declaration confirming its contents.

The living will can be registered with RENTEV, in order to be consulted by health professionals, and is also valid for 5 years.

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