A North Carolina medical power of attorney lets you give someone (called the agent or attorney-in-fact) the power to make healthcare decisions for you if you’re unable to communicate. This document is often called a health care power of attorney in North Carolina.
Laws
- Statute: Chapter 32A, Article 3 of the North Carolina General Statutes.
- Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public (§ 32A-16(3)).
- Revocation: The medical POA can be canceled when the principal creates a new MPOA, files a revocation, or informs the healthcare provider of their desire to revoke.
- When the principal passes away, the health care power of attorney ends. However, the agent will still have the authority to make decisions about an autopsy, anatomical gifts, or the disposition of remains (§ 32A-20).
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