404.847. Prior durable power of attorney remains valid, when. - Missouri Statutes

Prior durable power of attorney remains valid, when.

404.847. Nothing contained in sections 404.800 to 404.865shall be construed to invalidate any durable power of attorneyexecuted prior to August 28, 1991, which permits an attorney infact to make health care decisions for the principal. Theprovisions of sections 404.710 and 404.820 henceforth apply todurable powers of attorney for health care executed prior toAugust 28, 1991. In the absence of a specific writing, decisionsregarding nutrition and hydration must be made in accordance withstate and federal law.

(L. 1991 S.B. 148)