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Free Montana Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

Use our Montana Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care form to let someone make medical decisions for you if you become unable to do so.

Updated May 15, 2022 | Legally reviewed by Susan Chai, Esq.

A Montana Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care lets you choose an agent to step in and make important decisions about your healthcare medical treatments if you become incapacitated.

The person you pick to be your agent can only make medical decisions for you after your doctor finds you can’t responsibly communicate your wishes.

In Montana, a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care is also called a Medical Power of Attorney or Health Care Power of Attorney.

Laws: Title 50, Chapter 9, Part 1 of the Montana Code (MT Code §50-9-101 to §50-9-111) govern the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care in Montana.

If you’re creating an MPOA, consider including the following documents in your planning process:

  • Living Will: A living will is a type of advance directive that lets you document your wishes for care and treatment at the end of life.
  • MT (Financial) Power of Attorney: A financial power of attorney allows your agent to decide your finances and property to the extent you allow.

How to Fill in a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care in Montana

Follow these guidelines to complete your Health Care Power of Attorney according to MT Code §50-9-101 to §50-9-111:

Step 1: Choose an agent

Your agent also called your health care representative, is responsible for your medical decisions if you become incapacitated.

Who should you choose as an agent?

It would be best to choose someone you trust to follow your wishes, as they will make critical medical decisions for you. Your agent must be at least 18 years old and of sound mind.

Relevant law: Montana Code 50-9-103

Who can’t be your agent?

In Montana, the only requirement is that your agent can’t be under 18 years old, but it’s best if your agent doesn’t have a potential conflict of interest, like someone involved in your health care or someone who will inherit from you after your death.

Can you have more than one agent?

You can choose one or more backup agents to step in if your primary agent isn’t available. List these alternates in the order you’d like them contacted in your form.

Step 2: Specify what healthcare decisions your agent can make

As you create your durable power of attorney for health care, think about what decisions you do and don’t want your agent to make on your behalf in an emergency.

Can you limit your agent’s powers?

Yes, you can leave two types of instructions to limit your agent’s powers:

  • Decisions you don’t want your agent to have authority over
  • Specific instructions for how you do or don’t want to receive treatment

What is your agent legally unable to do?

Your agent can’t consent to anything illegal, make any decisions against your wishes, or do anything, not in your best interest.

When can your agent start making decisions for you?

Your agent cannot start making decisions for you until a physician has determined that you’re incapacitated.

Step 3: Sign the form

Sign your health care power of attorney form according to the following MT requirements:

Does a Medical Power of Attorney need to be notarized in Montana?

No, Montana law requires you to sign your Medical Power of Attorney in the presence of two witnesses.

Relevant law: Montana Code 50-9-106

Who can’t be a witness?

You can choose any trustworthy adult to be your witness, but it’s best if they don’t have a potential conflict of interest. Whoever you choose should be able to confirm you’re signing the form willingly.

How long is your Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care effective in Montana?

Your Durable Power of Attorney form will be in effect until you revoke it or until your death.

Relevant law: Montana Code 50-9-103

How long is your Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care effective in Montana?

Your durable power of attorney will be in effect until you revoke it or until your death.

How to Revoke a Montana Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care

Montana allows you to revoke your durable power of attorney for health care, regardless of your mental or physical condition.

You can revoke the document in any way you choose, but it’s best to create a Revoke a Power of Attorney form.

You or a witness to the revocation must notify your doctor, nurse, or other health care provider for the revocation to become final.

Relevant law: Montana Code 50-9-104

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