INSTRUCTIONS: MONTANA DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTH CARE AND MEDICAL TREATMENT

A power of attorney form regarding health care gives another person the right to make medical decisions on your behalf in the event that you are not capable of doing so yourself because of any physical or mental incapacity. A Montana Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Medical Treatment form must be completed to give someone else this authority. The form can be obtained from the website of the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services.

Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Medical Treatment Step 1: In the first paragraph, enter your name and city, as well as the name and city of the person you are appointing in the spaces where indicated.

Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Medical Treatment Step 2: Read the next seven paragraphs carefully. These detail the absolute powers you are granting this agent, will supersede the wishes of any family members, and instruct all medical professionals to follow these instructions.

Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Medical Treatment Step 3: The eighth numbered paragraph allows you to name two alternate agents in the event that the person you appoint refuses to perform this task, dies or becomes incapable of performing these tasks. The people you name will be approached in successive order and will act individually rather than jointly.

Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Medical Treatment Step 4: The ninth numbered paragraph provides a blank space of several lines where you may specifically outline any additional powers you wish to extend to an agent or restrict them from exercising.

Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Medical Treatment Step 5: In the tenth paragraph, name a doctor whom will be consulted to determine whether you are not capable of making or expressing decisions regarding your medical health. This person will be consulted to ensure you are incompetent, disabled or otherwise impaired before your agent is given authority to act on your behalf.

Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Medical Treatment Step 6: Sign and date this document in the presence of a notary, who should affix their seal in addition to signing and dating the form.