A South Dakota Medical Power of Attorney form is a legal document that lets a person (the “principal”) designate someone (the “agent”) who can make healthcare-related decisions for the principal if they become incapacitated and can’t communicate.
Laws
Statute: Chapter 59-7 of the South Dakota Codified Laws
Signing Requirements § 59-7-2.1: Two witnesses or a notary public.
Revocation § 59-7-2: A principal may revoke the agent’s authority by providing a revocation of power of attorney notice to all relevant parties (including the agent and healthcare provider) that the Medical Power of Attorney has been terminated.
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