Power of Attorney for Health Care Requirements

In order to execute an Illinois Power of Attorney for Health Care, the Principal must be 18 years of age and a resident of Illinois. The Agent must also be 18 years of age and cannot be the Principal’s attending physician or other individual administering health care to the patient at the time of reference; however, a person who is not administering health care to the patient may act as an Agent for the Principal even though the person is a physician or otherwise authorized to administer health care in the ordinary course of business or the practice of a profession. Finally, the Power of Attorney for Health Care must be signed by the Principal and a witness.