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Is a Power of Attorney for Health Care different than a Durable Power of Attorney?


A power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to name another person to act on your behalf. In Delaware, a Power of Attorney for Health Care is different than a Durable Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney for Health Care relates to health care decisions, while a Durable Power of Attorney relates to financial matters.

For information about establishing a Power of Attorney for Health Care in Delaware and to download a form, visit the Advance Directive section of this website.

For information about establishing a Durable Power of Attorney and to download a form, see the Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection Durable Power of Attorney page.