What are the laws regarding end-of-life decisions?

In Utah, end-of-life decisions are governed by the Utah Health Care Decisions Act and the Utah Probate Code. The Utah Health Care Decisions Act allows you to designate someone to make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. This person is called an agent. Utah law also allows you to create an advance directive, which is a document that states your wishes for medical care and treatment in the event you become incapacitated or cannot make decisions on your own. Under the Utah Probate Code, you can also create a living will. A living will is a document that outlines your wishes regarding medical treatment, life-sustaining treatment, and other end-of-life decisions. You can also designate someone to make these decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. Utah law also allows you to name someone as a Personal Representative. A Personal Representative is somebody you choose to be in charge of the distribution of your assets, debts, and other matters when you pass away. In addition, Utah law makes provisions for assisted suicide. Under the law, a person may make a written request to their physician for medication that can be self-administered to end their life. The physician must comply with a specific set of requirements in order to fulfill the request.

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