Overriding a Living Will via a Medical Power of Attorney
In Colorado, a Medical Power of Attorney (MPOA) grants an agent the authority to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the principal. Unlike a Living Will, which provides specific instructions regarding life-sustaining treatment, an MPOA allows an appointed agent to make decisions in real time based on the principal’s medical condition and available treatments. Under Colorado law, an MPOA agent has the ability to override the instructions outlined in a Living Will. While this flexibility can be beneficial, it also…