A New Mexico Medical Power of Attorney allows any individual (the principal) to specify another individual (the agent) to make health-related decisions on the principal’s behalf if the principal becomes incapacitated.
Laws
Statute: Uniform Health Care Decisions Act 24-7A-1
Signing Requirements: No statutory requirements (§24-7A-4). Signatures of one or two witnesses are recommended.
Revocation: Remove your chosen agent by signing a written revocation of power of attorney or informing a healthcare provider personally (§24-7A-11 & 24-7A-4).
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