A health care directive executed before August 1, 2005, which complies with the law in effect at the time it was executed, including former chapter 23-06.4, must be given effect pursuant to this chapter. This chapter does not affect the validity or enforceability of a durable power of attorney for health care executed before August 1, 2005.

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 23-06.5-15

  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC