Signing Requirements
Two witnesses must sign the advance directive.[1]
State Definition
“Advance health care directive” means a power of attorney for health care or a record signed or authorized by a prospective donor containing the prospective donor’s direction concerning a health care decision for the prospective donor. Advance health care directive includes a durable power of attorney under the uniform power of attorney act and a designation of patient advocate under part 5 of article V of the estates and protected individuals code, 1998 PA 386, MCL 700.5506 to 700.5520.[3]
Statutory Form
There is no required statutory form, though Michigan law does require specific language to be included in a valid advance directive.[4]
Sample
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