How are changes made in a living will or health care power of attorney?
Other than changes of agent s address information, all changes must be initialed, dated and witnessed. When you wish to change an agent or to substantially change your instructions, it is advisable to prepare a new document. Can family members make health care decisions if there is no agent appointed through a health care power of attorney or a court-appointed guardian? In Arizona, the law provides for decision-making in these circumstances by family members or other persons, but their authority to direct the withdrawal of tube feeding is restricted. Without a directive, someone you might not want to make health care decisions for you could get that authority. Without a directive (or if your directive is vague), values and wishes other than your own are more likely to prevail when treatment decisions must be made for you. Arizona and many other states include a list of “surrogates” one of who MUST be consulted if there is no guardian or health care agent. The Arizona list in order of s
