Medical Power of Attorney Form - West Virginia

A West Virginia Medical Power of Attorney Form is a legal document formed by a principal, allowing them to select a representative that would gain legal rights to represent them in a medical setting. This would on happen if the principal can no longer do this for one reason or another. Such reasons often include comas or neurological problems such as dementia i.e. any instance when the principal can no longer communicate with healthcare staff. However, this must be confirmed and documented by a doctor.

Any agent picked for this important role should be picked with the utmost care and the individual needs to be reliable. This is because it is likely that they will need to be available to take action and make a decision at some point. This is why most principals choose people they are close with as agents.

A West Virginia Medical Power of Attorney should also take into account any signing requirements as outlined by the local state laws. In West Virginia this requirement includes both a notary public and two witnesses.

Still looking for a particular form? Take a look at the related forms below:

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