Michigan Advance Directives & Legal Forms

4 official forms available

Find official Michigan advance directive forms — living will (directive to physicians), medical power of attorney / healthcare proxy, out-of-hospital DNR, POLST/MOLST portable medical orders, and financial & estate-planning documents — with state-specific instructions.

Advance Directives

Michigan

Michigan Patient Advocate Designation (Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care)

Medical Power of Attorney / Healthcare Decision-Maker

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Michigan's term for a durable power of attorney for health care. Names a patient advocate to make medical decisions. Michigan has no single required statutory form.

Witness: YesNotarization: NoClinician signature: NoLanguage: English

Official source: State of Michigan

Last verified: 10/24/2026

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Financial & Estate-Planning Forms

These are financial, property, and estate-planning documents — NOT advance directives. Requirements vary by state; some documents (such as deeds) must be recorded with your county, and several are best prepared with attorney assistance.

Michigan

Michigan Durable Financial Power of Attorney (MCL 556.201–556.505)

Financial Power of Attorney (Durable / Statutory / Limited)

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Michigan's durable financial power of attorney. The Attorney General provides a free fillable Finances Power of Attorney form.

Witness: YesNotarization: YesClinician signature: —Language: English

Official source: Michigan Department of Attorney General

Last verified: 10/24/2026

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Michigan Lady Bird (Enhanced Life Estate) Deed

Lady Bird / Enhanced Life Estate Deed

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A Michigan enhanced life estate deed lets an owner keep control during life and pass property at death without probate. Not a single statutory form.

⚠Lady Bird (enhanced life estate) deeds are state-specific and are NOT recognized in every state. Deeds must be recorded with the county land/records office. An incorrectly prepared or recorded deed can affect property ownership — attorney review is strongly recommended.

Witness: NoNotarization: YesClinician signature: —Language: English

Official source: State Bar of Michigan

Last verified: 10/24/2026

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Minor Child & Caregiver Forms

These are official state legal forms for delegating parental authority or authorizing care or medical treatment for a minor. Individual school-district permission and enrollment forms are not included, as those are issued by local school districts rather than the state.

Michigan

Michigan Short-Term Delegation of Parental Authority (MCL 700.5103)

Temporary Delegation of Parental Authority

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Lets a parent delegate care, custody, or property decisions for a minor child for up to 180 days (except adoption).

Witness: YesNotarization: YesClinician signature: —Language: English

Official source: Michigan Legal Help

Last verified: 10/24/2026

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Advance-directive laws, terminology, forms, and requirements vary by state. This database is provided for educational and resource purposes only and is not legal advice. Users should verify current requirements with the appropriate state agency, healthcare provider, or attorney.