Can I name my parent as my medical power of attorney? | NC

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Q: Can I name my parent as my medical power of attorney instead of my future spouse after I get married? A: Yes — if you are an adult with capacity, you can choose your parent as your health care agent instead of your future spouse. Getting married does not automatically cancel that choice or replace your parent with your spouse. The important step is to sign a valid health care power of…