An Arizona medical power of attorney form enables you to choose an agent who will make health care decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated and can’t decide for yourself. Your agent is responsible for acting according to your values and best interests.
Laws
- Statute: Title 36, Chapter 32 of the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S. § 36-3201-3224).
- Signing Requirements: A notary public or one witness. If you’re unable to sign, you can tell your notary or witness that the document expresses your wishes and you intend to make it valid (A.R.S. § 36-3221). Your notary or witness can’t be: directly involved in your health care, your agent, blood relative, adoptive family member, spouse, or someone who will inherit from your estate. If two people witness your Arizona MPOA, one can be a family member or beneficiary.
- Revocation: The document is valid indefinitely until you revoke it or a court order removes your agent’s powers (A.R.S. § 36-3223). You can revoke your medical power of attorney at any time (A.R.S § 36-3202).
Sample
Use the templates below to get started on drafting your Arizona medical power of attorney.
