What is a short power of attorney on a health-care directive?
Considering a power of attorney for health care can be confusing. Some power-of-attorney forms are lengthy and complicated. Many states enacted laws providing for a short power of attorney on a health-care directive. These instruments are more simplistic and tend to be easier to understand.FunctionA short-form power of attorney for health care typically grants an agent broad authority to make decisions regarding your medical care and treatment if you are unable to do so on your own.Designation of AgentA short form or short power of attorney for health care allows you to appoint only one person to act on your behalf. You can designated a successor agent if your original nominee cannot serve. No health-care provider can be designated as your agent.TerminationYou can set a specific date to terminate a short form or short power of attorney for health care in the instrument. You can terminate the instrument any other time that you desire.ExecutionState laws vary regarding how to sign or exe
