Important Documents Checklist for Florida Families

The Florida legal and medical papers every older adult should have in place before a crisis. Review a free checklist with links to forms and legal help.

Medical decisions

Check off each document as you complete it. The linked Florida and Medicare forms are free.

Designation of Health Care Surrogate — Florida forms and instructions
Living Will — Florida forms and guide
Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNRO), Form DH 1896 — Florida Department of Health
HIPAA / Medicare Authorization — Medicare form CMS-10106
Organ & Tissue Donation (optional)

Legal and financial documents

Durable Power of Attorney — Florida Bar guide
Will and/or Trust
Designation of Pre-Need Guardian
Beneficiary Designations

Free Florida Senior Legal Helpline for Floridians 60+: (888) 895-7873

Make them work when it counts

Give copies to your surrogate, agent, and doctors. Keep the yellow DNRO where responders can find it. Review documents after major life changes.

This checklist is general information, not legal or medical advice. Consult an attorney or clinician about your situation.