Medical Power of Attorney Form - Louisiana

A Louisiana Medical Power of Attorney Form is made when a principal wants to create a back-up option regarding their treatment and have another individual be able to make specific choices concerning treatment. It is important to note that the individual will only gain these powers if the principal is no longer able to do this which would need official confirmation from a medical professional. The agent should act in the best interests of the principal and make decisions exactly as the principal had wished. Hence why the selected agent must be trusted and should be available as much as possible because nobody knows just when they will be required to make a decision. The document should be carefully put away for safekeeping but needs to be accessed easily.

A Louisiana Medical Power of Attorney document should be signed by two eligible witnesses. Details surrounding those who may and those who may not act as witnesses are described in the state law. It is also highly suggested that the document is notarized - although this is not a legal requirement.

Haven't found the form you're looking for? Take a look at the related forms below:

• Durable Power of Attorney Form;
• Limited Power of Attorney Form;
• Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney Form.