Medical Power of Attorney Form - Maryland

A Maryland Medical Power of Attorney Form is a legal document that provides official permission for an agent to act on behalf of a principal in a medical setting. This means that the agent gains rights to make certain medical decisions relating to the patient under question - but only in the case that the principal is deemed unfit to do this themselves. This needs medical confirmation from a medical practitioner. The selected agent needs to be reliable and after signing the form, it needs to be safely stored away ready to be retrieved at any time that it may be needed.

In Maryland, there is a legal requirement for two witnesses to be present during the formation of a Maryland Medical Power of Attorney. If this is not done, the document will hold no legal power and will be considered invalid. This is why we recommend you plan all of the fine details, including selecting two witnesses. Details on eligibility are outlined in the state law.

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.