A Colorado medical durable power of attorney names someone (your “agent”) to make health care decisions for you if you cannot. It does not cover finances. A Colorado medical durable power of attorney names someone (your “agent”) to make health care decisions for you if you cannot. It does not cover finances.
Colorado residents and families reviewing medical durable power of attorney.
What you'll need
Read the supplied packet before completing its fields.
Follow this document's signing, identification and any witness instructions.
How to complete it
Name your agent and alternates (Page 1) Choose someone you trust who knows your wishes. Talk with them before signing.
Choose when it starts (Page 1) Check whether your agent acts only when you lack capacity, or immediately.
Write your wishes (Page 2) Describe your wishes about life support, CPR, artificial nourishment, and anything your agent may not do.
Sign before a notary (Page 2) We recommend notarizing it, and adding the optional witnesses on Page 3, so hospitals and other states readily accept it. We can provide witnesses for an additional fee. Bring a current, government-issued photo ID.
This is Colorado’s statutory form for directing what happens to your body after death, such as burial or cremation, and who arranges your funeral or memorial.
Federal privacy law (HIPAA) limits who doctors, hospitals, and insurers can talk to about you. This authorization lets the people you name receive your health information so they can help you.
This is a Colorado living will, called a “Declaration as to Medical or Surgical Treatment.” It tells your doctors not to artificially prolong your life if you have a terminal condition or are in a persistent vegetative state and cannot decide for yourself.
This is Colorado’s official statutory form for naming someone (your “agent”) to handle your property and financial matters. It does not cover health care. For that, use a Colorado Medical Durable Power of Attorney.
These forms are a free convenience, not legal advice. First Choice Mobile Notary & Apostille is not a law firm. Consult an attorney licensed in the relevant state for legal questions.