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Execution - 20 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5452

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     § 5452.  Execution.
        (a)  Who may make.--An individual of sound mind may make a
     health care power of attorney if the individual:
            (1)  is 18 years of age or older;
            (2)  has graduated from high school;
            (3)  has married; or
            (4)  is an emancipated minor.
        (b)  Requirements.--A health care power of attorney must be:
            (1)  dated and signed by the principal by signature or
        mark or by another individual on behalf of and at the
        direction of the principal if the principal is unable to sign
        but specifically directs another individual to sign the
        health care power of attorney; and
            (2)  witnessed by two individuals, each of whom is 18
        years of age or older.
        (c)  Witnesses.--
            (1)  An individual who signs a health care power of
        attorney on behalf of and at the direction of a principal may
        not witness the health care power of attorney.
            (2)  A health care provider and its agent may not sign a
        health care power of attorney on behalf of and at the
        direction of a principal if the health care provider or agent
        provides health care services to the principal.

        Cross References.  Section 5452 is referred to in sections
     5458, 5459 of this title.

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