An Arkansas medical power of attorney form law enables you to name a trusted person to make health care decisions on your behalf if you become unable to communicate your wishes. The person you appoint is called your agent and is responsible for handling your medical affairs while you’re incapacitated.
Laws
- Statute: Arkansas Code, Title 20, Subtitle 2, Chapter 6, Subchapter 1.
- Signing Requirements: You must sign in the presence of either a notary public or two competent adult witnesses. Neither witness can be your agent or a minor, and at least one of the witnesses can’t be related to you by blood, marriage, adoption, or someone entitled to any part of your estate (AR Code § 20-6-103).
- Revocation: The Arkansas medical power of attorney becomes ineffective upon your death or when you revoke it. In addition, if your spouse is your agent and you annul your marriage or divorce, the document is automatically revoked unless it specifies otherwise (AR Code § 20-6-104).
Sample
Use the template below to create your customized Arkansas medical power of attorney.
