A Mississippi medical power of attorneyis a legal document that lets you choose someone else to make healthcare decisions for you if you can’t do it yourself. This person, known as your agent, is responsible for making choices about your medical care based on what you want and what’s best for you. It’s important to pick someone you trust to ensure your wishes are followed during tough times.
Laws
Statute: § 41-41, Uniform Health-Care Decisions Act.
Signing Requirements: Two (2) Witnesses or Notary Public (MS Code § 41-41-205).
Revocation: You can revoke it by notifying your healthcare provider in person or in writing, creating a new form, signing a revocation of power of attorney form, or any other method that shows clear intent to revoke.
Additionally, if your spouse is your agent, filing for a divorce or legal separation will automatically revoke their powers unless otherwise stated in the document (MS Code § 41-41-207).
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