Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Texas Healthcare power of attorney
Doe Tx POA supercede rights of next of kin?
Asked on 8/11/08, 4:27 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Patricia F. Bushman
BUSHMAN LAW OFFICES
Re: Texas Healthcare power of attorney
If you are talking about a duly and properly executed Medical Power of Attorney, then yes, it supercedes any rights any next of kin might have. However, a Durable Power of Attorney does not convey any health care decision rights.
Answered on 8/11/08, 5:27 pm