An Arizona medical power of attorney 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: One (1) Witness or Notary Public (A.R.S. § 36-3221).
- Your notary or witness can’t be directly involved in your health care, agent, blood relative, adoptive family member, spouse, or someone who will inherit from your estate.
- If two people witness, 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).
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