The arrangements for the end of life (Will for the end of life) must be made in writing, dated and signed by the person concerned, except if he or she is physically permanently unable to write and sign. The arrangements for the end of life (Will for the end of life) are mandatorily to be registered by La Commission Nationale de Controle et d’Evaluation.
If the person concerned is physically permanently unable to write and sign his or her arrangements for the end of life (Will for the end of life), his or her wishes may be recorded in the presence of two witnesses by an adult person of his or her choice. The arrangements for the end of life must then specify that the registrant cannot writ and sign, and state the reasons for that. The arrangements for the end of life (Will for the end of life) must be dated and signed by the person who recorded in writing the statement, by the witnesses and when applicable by the person of trust. A medical certificate acknowledging the permanent physical disability is annexed to the arrangements for the end of life (Will for the end of life)
The arrangements for the end of life (Will for the end of life) may be reiterated, withdrawn or adapted at any time. Such changes must be registered by La Commission Nationale de Nontrole et d’Evaluation. Nevertheless, the last will of the patient always takes precedency and euthanasia cannot be implemented if the doctor becomes aware of an expression of the will of the patient, which occurred after the arrangements for the end of life (Will for the end of life) duly registered, by means of which he or she withdraws his or her wish to undergo euthanasia.
The arrangements for the end of life, as well as any subsequent change are mandatorily to be registered by La Commission Nationale de Controle et d’Evaluation:
Commission Nationale de Contrôle et d’Evaluation sur l’Euthanasie
p/a Ministère de la Santé, L-2935 Luxembourg.
The form for the arrangements for the end of life is available for downloading on our Website
And also available at our Society:
Mäi Wëllen, Mäi Wee
1a, rue Christophe Plantin
L-2339 Luxembourg
Tél. 26 59 04 82
Mail secretariat@mwmw.lu