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When you have to choose someone to represent your desires when you’re unable to, you want that decision to be legal and official.. Before your life-changing medical procedure takes place, work with a notary professional at Superior Notary Services to sign and deliver your medical power of attorney (MPOA) document ahead of time.
Healthcare providers work with our 5,000+ nationwide notaries to bring you easy access to quick signing and verification processes so that you can go into your upcoming treatment or procedure with complete peace of mind.
This way, you’ll know exactly who’s speaking for you when you cannot. Have your healthcare wishes backed by legal power by choosing a remote or notary service with us today.
What Is a Medical Power of Attorney
A medical power of attorney is a legal document that outlines who will serve as your medical decision maker if, for any reason, you cannot make those decisions for yourself. Common instances when this document might become relevant include hospital or nursing care and or end-of-life treatment.
If you’re not physically able to choose for yourself, your appointed person will become your voice. While this document is not effectively a living will, it acts as the foundation for those specific medical preferences a person might outline in one.
Sometimes, a medical power of attorney is combined with a living will and an advanced directive so that the person acting in place of the medically absent knows exactly what they need to stay healthy and or improve. Your medical records may be disclosed to those acting in your place, so make sure that this is something they have complete access to and can share with your notary when present.
The Requirements
In order for the document to be legally valid, there are a few hard rules that must be followed:
- The document must be signed with a notary present. Luckily, our vast network of notary professionals is readily available to help you validate your document.
- The person acting as your representative must be over 18
- The person acting as your representative must be of sound mind to carry out your needs.
- The document must be updated as the principal (you) experiences changes in medical history.
Note: Your MPOA only becomes active when you become unable to make these medical decisions. In most cases, this happens when an individual is incapacitated due to a:
- Serious Injury (Car Accident, Bike Accident)
- Medical Conditions (Stroke, Coma)
- Drug Intoxication
- Disabilities
How A Notary Can Help
Most states require a notary professional to be present in the room when you’re filling out and or signing your medical power of attorney document. Even if your state only requires that two representatives be present (in most cases, healthcare providers or family members), you risk complications in filing by missing things that a notary is trained to recognize and complete.
When you sign alone or with someone who does not understand the intricate legal processes behind an MPOA, you risk missing out on these necessities (and potentially having to start the process over):
Legal Credibility
Your needs, and subsequently the document itself, will be taken more seriously in the eyes of the law with a notary’s signature.
Identify Verification
Yes, you will be in the room when the document is being signed, but that doesn’t guarantee that your identity will be logged accurately the first time around. No identity discrepancies or fraudulent signatures.
A Confirmed Sound State
Having a notary present verifies indefinitely that you’re able to appoint a representative in your place and that you’re of sound mind.
State Requirements Met
Relying on a healthcare agent to verify your document may result in not fully complying with state requirements. A notary verification is a surefire way to guarantee that all state requirements are fulfilled at the time of signing.
Out of State/Jurisdiction Recognition
Notaries have the power across state lines to verify these living documents, so you don’t have to worry about finding assistance in an emergency.
In these states, where medical treatment becomes imminent and you desperately need someone who you can trust to carry out your wishes, trust that the durable power of an MPOA document will keep your medical care in action with or without your presence.
Your adult child, relative, or close friend may just be the authority you need to keep going. If you need to get your document filed quickly, contact us to connect with a notary professional.
Plan For The Future With a Notary Professional
The best way to create a future you can believe in is to plan accordingly. This way, you have the power to control your fate even if you’re not emotionally or physically there to do so.
While giving consent to another person to control your circumstances might feel daunting, you can be intentional about what and who you give these responsibilities to with the help of a notary. Request what you must and know that a notary public will make sure all forms are delivered with your best interest in mind.
Reach out to us and find a notary near you who can start the process and help decide who will speak for you when you need it most.
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