Medical Power of Attorney (Dallas Bar Association)
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This form lets a person name an agent to make health decisions for them if they become unable to make those decisions themselves. It also allows the person to name backup agents in case the first agent cannot act.
The court describes it as: Use to give a person the right to make medical decisions in the event of incapacity.
Where this fits in a case
General & infoInformation / general use — not tied to one step of a case
This form is used when a person wants to plan ahead and give someone else the legal right to make medical choices for them if they become incapacitated.
Usually filed by the person starting the case.
Common questions
- Who can act as a witness for this document?
- The witnesses cannot be the appointed agent, a relative, someone who might inherit from you, your doctor, or certain employees of a health care facility.
- What makes this document legally valid?
- The power of attorney is not valid unless you sign it and have your signature notarized, OR you sign it in front of two competent adult witnesses.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.
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