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Yes! The law says an advance directive (or similar instrument) validly executed in another state shall be given the same effect as an advance directive validly executed under Texas law.

While all states recognize these types of documents, the law varies as to whether a state will recognize a document prepared in another state. It is not necessary to prepare additional documents in case you might vacation in another state.

Most states will honor a Health Care Proxy from another state. However, if you are a frequent visitor to a certain state, you may want to consider having a Health Care Proxy or another similar document from that state, because not all states have specific legal provisions related to out-of-state directives.

An advance directive, sometimes called a "living will," is a written document that tells your health care providers who should speak for you and what medical decisions they should make if you become unable to speak for yourself.

Advance directives are state-specific Every state allows for certain types of advance directives, so check the laws in your state to make sure you know what's available. For instance, some states allow verbal advance directives while others do not.

A Mississippi Medical Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants a trusted person or entity permission to make health-related decisions on your behalf, such as refusing or accepting specific medical treatments, when you cannot do so.

The guidelines for PoA forms are different by state; however, in Mississippi, your Power of Attorney will require the signatures of two witnesses or a notary public. At least one of the witnesses to your PoA form should not be a relative, spouse, adopted child, heir, or any other beneficiary.

- An advance directive is a written document that provides directions for the provision of care when a client is unable to make his or her own treatment choices; the two basic types of advance directives are the instructional living will and the durable power of attorney for health care.

A medical or health care power of attorney is a type of advance directive in which you name a person to make decisions for you when you are unable to do so. In some states this directive may also be called a durable power of attorney for health care or a health care proxy.