Healthcare Power of Attorney for Pennsylvania Residents
Designate someone to make healthcare decisions on your behalf if you become unable to do so.
Healthcare Power of Attorney for Pennsylvania Residents
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania Healthcare Powers of Attorney
Pennsylvania requires 2 witnesses for healthcare power of attorney execution. Witnesses must be at least 18 years old and present when the principal signs.
Pennsylvania does not require notarization for healthcare power of attorney validity. However, notarization may be recommended or required by some healthcare facilities.
Pennsylvania law requires the principal to be at least 18 years old to create a healthcare power of attorney.
You can choose when your healthcare power of attorney becomes effective. Most people choose to have it take effect only when their physician determines they lack capacity to make healthcare decisions. Alternatively, it can take effect immediately upon signing. Pennsylvania law governs specific activation requirements.
You can revoke your healthcare power of attorney at any time in Pennsylvania by: (1) executing a new healthcare power of attorney, (2) destroying the document, (3) signing a written revocation, or (4) verbally expressing your intent to revoke to your physician.
Yes, Pennsylvania has a statutory healthcare power of attorney form (20 Pa.C.S. § 5404). While using the statutory form is not always required, it ensures compliance with state law.
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