Mississippi Will Laws

  Mississippi

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

MS CODE § 91-1-1 to 9-1-31

Mississippi Code Title 91, Chapter 1 (Descent and Distribution)

State Law Statute

41-41-201, et seq. Uniform HealthCare Decisions Act

Specific Powers

May authorize the withdrawal of lifesustaining mechanisms defined as cessation of use of extraordinary techniques and applications including mechanical devises which prolong life through artificial means

Revocation Duration

A living will is revocable at any time, and can be done in any manner that communicatesthe declarant's intent to revoke the living will. Designation of agent revoked only by signed writing or by personally informing physician.

Transfer Unwilling

Physician must promptly inform patient; provide continuing care until transfer can be effectuated; make all reasonable efforts to assist in transfer

Immunity Physician

Physician acting in good faith and in accordance with provisions of this Act, who causes withdrawal of life-sustaining mechanisms is not guilty of a criminal offense, or civil or professional liability