A Virginia Medical Power of Attorney is a document that lets you choose someone to be in charge of critical healthcare decisions if you become incapacitated. The person you appoint called your agent, can only start making decisions on your behalf if you can’t communicate your wishes.
Laws
Statute: VA Code §54.1-2981 to 54.1-2993.1
Signing Requirements: Two (2) Witnesses (§ 54.1-2983).
Revocation: § 54.1-2985
- Sign and date a Revocation of Power of Attorney document,
- Verbally express your decision, or
- Destroy the original document.
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