Statute – South Carolina Statutory Health Care Power of Attorney Act (§ 62-5-5)

Definition – “Agent” or “health care agent” means an individual designated in a health care power of attorney to make health care decisions on behalf of a principal (§ 62-5-501(1)).

Signing Requirements – To properly certify the document’s execution, two (2) acceptable witnesses must be available to view and confirm the signing. The witnesses must not be related to the principal or stand to gain in any way from the transaction to be deemed suitable as described in the South Carolina Code of Laws Unannotated § 62-5-503(3).

Revocation – § 62-5-512