This Document Contains:

Laws

Statutes – Colorado Revised Statutes – Powers of Attorney (§ 15-14-500.3 – 15-14-509) (Medical POA), and Colorado Revised Statutes – Declarations – Future Health Care treatment (§ 15-18-113 – 15-18.7-110) (Living Will)

Definitions – “Advance medical directive” means any written instructions concerning the making of medical treatment decisions on behalf of the person who has provided the instructions. An advance medical directive includes a medical durable power of attorney executed pursuant to section § 15-14-506, a declaration executed pursuant to the “Colorado Medical Treatment Decision Act“, article 18 of this title, a power of attorney granting medical treatment authority executed prior to July 1, 1992, pursuant to section § 15-14-501, and a declaration executed pursuant to article 18.6 of this title (§ 15-14-505(2)).

Signing Requirements – The living will portion requires at least two (2) witnesses to observe the signing (§ 15-18-106). Although not required, it is recommended that the principal have the form notarized by a licensed official.

Revocation – § 15-18-109