(1) A declaration is effective only if it is signed by the principal and:\n(a) Signed by two competent adult witnesses; or\n(b) Notarized by a notary public.\n(2) If a declaration is validated under subsection (1)(a) of this section, each witness must:\n(a) Witness the principal signing the declaration or acknowledging the signature of the principal on the declaration.\n(b) Attest that the principal:\n(A) Is known to the witness;\n(B) Signed or acknowledged the declaration in the presence of the witness; and\n(C) Appeared to be of sound mind and not under duress, fraud or undue influence.\n(3) None of the following may serve as a witness to the signing or acknowledgment of a declaration:\n(a) The principal’s attending physician, provider or health care provider or a relative of the principal’s attending physician, provider or health care provider;\n(b) An owner, operator or relative of an owner or operator of a health care facility in which the principal is a patient or resident;\n(c) A person related to the principal by blood, marriage or adoption; or\n(d) A person appointed as attorney-in-fact or alternative attorney-in-fact by the declaration. pal is a patient or resident;\n(c) A person related to the principal by blood, marriage or adoption; or\n(d) A person appointed as attorney-in-fact or alternative attorney-in-fact by the declaration. [1993 c.442 §4; 2023 c.11 §3]\nNote:\nSee note under 127.700.
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