Medical power of attorney

[Neighbor trouble]

Jurisdiction

Missouri

Do I have to go see an attorney to create a medical power of attorney? I have one but I need to change my representative. Can I write one up and have it notarized or do I need an attorney to make it legal?

 

[adjusterjack]

No, you don't need an attorney to make it legal.

There are samples all over the internet or you can use the same format as the one you already have.

 

[Neighbor trouble]

Ok, I'll look it up online, the one I have now is very vague and it needs to be adjusted to be clearer as to what my wishes are.

 

[adjusterjack]

Make sure you put Missouri in your search parameters to limit samples that conform to any Missouri requirements.

 

[army judge]

Ok, I'll look it up online, the one I have now is very vague and it needs to be adjusted to be clearer as to what my wishes are.

Normally your physician, a local hospital, or your insurance provider can provide you durable power of attorney forms.

 

[Neighbor trouble]

Normally your physician, a local hospital, or your insurance provider can provide you durable power of attorney forms.

Thanks, thats great. I'll get on it....