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386-1998-V-5
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ESTATES AND PROTECTED INDIVIDUALS CODE (EXCERPT)
Act 386 of 1998
Part 5
DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY AND DESIGNATION OF PATIENT ADVOCATE

DocumentTypeDescription
Section 700.5501SectionDurable power of attorney; definition; attorney-in-fact.
Section 700.5502SectionDurable power of attorney not affected by lapse of time, disability, or incapacity; legal description of real estate not required.
Section 700.5503SectionRelation of attorney in fact to court-appointed fiduciary.
Section 700.5504SectionPower of attorney not revoked until notice.
Section 700.5505SectionProof of continuance of durable and other powers of attorney by affidavit.
Section 700.5506SectionDesignation of patient advocate; "community mental health services program or hospital" defined.
Section 700.5507SectionPatient advocate designation; statement; acceptance.
Section 700.5508SectionDetermination of advocate's authority to act.
Section 700.5509SectionAuthority and responsibilities of patient advocate; suspension.
Section 700.5510SectionRevocation of patient advocate designation.
Section 700.5511SectionBinding effect; liability of provider; exception; dispute.
Section 700.5512SectionRestrictions.
Section 700.5513SectionRepealed. 2004, Act 532, Imd. Eff. Jan. 3, 2005.
Section 700.5515SectionRevocation of patient advocate designation; waiver; exercise of power by patient advocate; conditions.
Section 700.5520SectionGuardian making medical or mental health decisions; designation of another individual prohibited.
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