An Alabama medical power of attorney form is a document that lets you appoint another person (called your “agent”) to make medical decisions for you if you become incapacitated. In Alabama, a medical power of attorney is also known as a Health Care Proxy and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.
Laws
- Statute: Title 22, Chapter 8A, Section 4 of the Code of Alabama.
- Signing Requirements: Two people over 19 years old must witness your signature and affirm that you’re of sound mind when signing. If you can’t sign, you can direct someone (aside from your witnesses) to sign for you in your presence (§ 22-8A-4(c)(4)). Alabama law doesn’t require the document to be notarized.
- Revocation: Unless you include an expiration date, your Alabama medical power of attorney will be effective indefinitely until you revoke it. Additionally, if you divorce your spouse, their powers as the agent under the MPOA will be automatically revoked (AL Code §26-1A-404).
Sample
You can download an Alabama medical power of attorney form below in PDF & Word format.
