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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the medical power of attorney California PDF in our editor.
  2. Begin by filling in your personal information, including your name, date of birth, and address. This establishes your identity as the principal.
  3. Designate your primary agent by entering their name and contact details. Ensure this person is someone you trust to make health care decisions on your behalf.
  4. If desired, appoint one or two alternate agents by providing their names and contact information. This ensures that if your primary agent is unavailable, someone else can step in.
  5. Review the section detailing what your agent may do. Initial next to each statement to confirm your understanding and agreement.
  6. Complete the health care instructions section by crossing out any parts that do not apply to you. If you have additional instructions, indicate that they are attached.
  7. Sign and date the document in the presence of witnesses or a notary public as required for validation.

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A power of attorney allows one person to give legal authority to another person to act on their behalf. A medical power of attorney allows for another person to make medical decisions for you, while a financial power of attorney authorizes another person to make financial decisions for you.
Signing requirements California law requires you to sign your POA in front of a notary public or two witnesses. The agent of your POA cannot be one of the witnesses. Additionally, the witnesses cannot be related to you by blood, marriage, or adoption.
California: A Healthcare POA must be either docHubd or signed by two witnesses (California Legislative Information). Florida: Requires either two witnesses or a notary (Florida Statutes). Texas: Requires notarization if witnesses are not used (Texas Statutes).
The basic requirements for a Medical Power of Attorney in California are: You must be at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to sign a contract. You must fill out the proper forms required by the state government. You must sign the form in the presence of two witnesses and a notary.