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Georgia Healthcare Power of Attorney
A Georgia Healthcare Power of Attorney helps to ensure that someone you trust can make medical decisions for you if you become incapacitated. With this document in place, all of your loved ones can... Read More
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Making a Georgia Healthcare Power of Attorney
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What is a Georgia Healthcare Power of Attorney?
A Georgia Healthcare Power of Attorney helps to ensure that someone you trust can make medical decisions for you if you become incapacitated. With this document in place, all of your loved ones can rest assured that the person you've personally selected is in charge of your health care decisions, so that any confusion about what you want is minimized.
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What does Power of Attorney mean in Georgia?
A Georgia Healthcare Power of Attorney will allow you to grant a trusted friend or family member the ability to make medical decisions for you if you become incapacitated. With a Georgia Healthcare Power of Attorney, you may grant your designated "agent" the power to consent to or deny any type of medical treatment or procedure. Your "agent" can speak on your behalf if you become incapacitated.
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How do I get a Medical Power of Attorney in Georgia?
Making a Georgia Healthcare Power of Attorney online is simple. Just answer a few questions, and Rocket Lawyer will build your document for you. Consider these questions beforehand to make the process speedier:
- Who will you designate as your agent and alternate agent?
- When will your agent's authority begin and end?
- Who is your first and second witness?
If you don't have all of the details you need, you can skip questions, and save your document for later.
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Does a Power of Attorney need to be notarized in Georgia?
No, a Healthcare Power of Attorney does not need to be notarized to be valid in Georgia. This document, however, must be signed in the presence of two witnesses.
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Does a Power of Attorney have to be filed with the court in Georgia?
No, there is no requirement for your Medical Power of Attorney to be filed with the court in Georgia.
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