Michigan Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, Living Wills and related information.

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Michigan law provides for health care decisions (including decisions to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment), to be made by a “patient advocate” as designated in writing by the patient using a Durable Power of Attorney for Health care which conforms to the Michigan statute.

Here is a sample form for a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care which complies with the current Michigan statute and provides for alternative choices. Publication of the form does not does not constitute legal advice nor establish an attorney client relationship. For legal advice, you may contact our office to schedule a consultation

Wenzel Bennett & Kowalski, PC strongly encourages the use of both a Durable Power of Attorney Care and a Living Will prepared by qualified legal counsel following a consultation with you, in order to assure your understanding of the law and the choices you are making. This l also ensures that the documents properly express your individual wishes and that the legal requirements are met for valid signing and witnessing of the documents.

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