A Georgia medical power of attorney form is a document that assigns an agent of your choosing to help with your medical affairs. If your doctor decides you’re too sick (or otherwise unable) to communicate your wishes, your agent will be responsible for making health care decisions on your behalf.
Laws
- Statute: Title 31, Chapter 32 (Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care) of the Georgia Code.
- Signing Requirements: You must sign and date this form to make it legally binding. If you cannot sign, you can instruct someone else to sign for you in your presence. Your Georgia medical power of attorney must be witnessed by two legal adults (18 or older) who confirm you signed the form willingly. The witnesses do not have to be present when you sign (Ga. Code § 31-32-5).
- Revocation: Unless you indicate a specific end date, your medical power of attorney will remain effective until your death – and after, to the extent you allow (Ga. Code § 31-32-4). If your spouse is your agent in Georgia, getting divorced automatically revokes their powers. If you currently receive health care, you must inform your physician of your decision for it to become final. You can also direct someone else to take action for you in your presence (Ga. Code § 31-32-6).
Sample
Below you can download a Georgia medical power of attorney form in PDF & Word format.
