Missouri Laws 404.847 – Prior durable power of attorney remains valid, when
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Terms Used In Missouri Laws 404.847
- Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
- State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020
Nothing contained in sections 404.800 to 404.865 shall be construed to invalidate any durable power of attorney executed prior to August 28, 1991, which permits an attorney in fact to make health care decisions for the principal. The provisions of sections 404.710 and 404.820 henceforth apply to durable powers of attorney for health care executed prior to August 28, 1991. In the absence of a specific writing, decisions regarding nutrition and hydration must be made in accordance with state and federal law.