Will Laws
Rhode Island
Will Laws
Rhode Island
Here you will find legal terms and their application by state as this can vary depending on where you live.
Reciprocity - The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially privileges granted by one country or organization to another. Certain states will limit the extent to which they honor health care directives(reciprocity) from other states, meaning they will only accept them so far as they comply with their own laws. This creates a bit of a legal grey area, however, most times it doesn't become an issue.
State Law Citation and Title
RI GEN LAWS § 33-1-1 to 33-1-13Rhode Island General Laws Title 33, Chapter 1 (Rules of Descent)
State Law Statute
23-4.11-1, et seq. Rights of Terminally Ill Act
Specific Powers
Any medical procedure or intervention serving only to prolong the dying process. Does not include anything necessary to alleviate pain or provide comfort and care; must wear DNR bracelet in order to effectuate “do not resuscitate†order.
Revocation Duration
A living will is revocable at any time, and in any manner by which declarant is able to communicate the intent to revoke, without regard to the declarant's physical or mental condition. Revocation is only effective upon communication to physician by the declarant, or by one witnessing the revocation.
Reciprocity
Declarations executed in another state in compliance with the laws of that state are valid.
Transfer Unwilling
Physician shall make necessary arrangements to effect a transfer