The 2017 changes to the Durable Power of Attorney Act permit third parties to ask the agent for a certification. This is optional form of certification found in Texas Estates Code Section 751.203.

The 2017 changes to the Durable Power of Attorney Act permit third parties to ask the agent for a certification. This is optional form of certification found in Texas Estates Code Section 751.203.

This is the declaration found in Section 137.011 of the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code. The 2017 changes permit it to be signed before a notary public instead of requiring two witnesses.

This is the declaration found in Section 137.011 of the Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code. The 2017 changes permit it to be signed before a notary public instead of requiring two witnesses.

The 2017 changes to the Declaration of Guardian in the Event of Later Incapacity or Need of Guardian permit it to be signed before a notary without two witnesses if the declaration does not disqualify anyone from serving as guardian, but requires two witnesses and a notary if someone is disqualified. (Texas Estates Code Section 1104.204)

The 2017 changes to the Declaration of Guardian in the Event of Later Incapacity or Need of Guardian permit it to be signed before a notary without two witnesses if the declaration does not disqualify anyone from serving as guardian, but requires two witnesses and a notary if someone is disqualified. (Texas Estates Code Section 1104.204)

The 2017 changes to the Medical Power of Attorney form (Texas Health and Safety Code Section 166.164) incorporate the disclosure statement into the form itself, eliminating the need for a separate disclosure statement. Use of the form is mandatory. The new form is for use beginning January 1, 2018. The old form should be used prior to that date.

The 2017 changes to the Medical Power of Attorney form (Texas Health and Safety Code Section 166.164) incorporate the disclosure statement into the form itself, eliminating the need for a separate disclosure statement. Use of the form is mandatory. The new form is for use beginning January 1, 2018. The old form should be used prior to that date.

The durable power of attorney act (Texas Estates Code Chapters 751 and 752) changed significantly. This is the statutory durable power of attorney form for use beginning September 1, 2017. (Texas Estates Code Section 752.051) Its use is optional.

The durable power of attorney act (Texas Estates Code Chapters 751 and 752) changed significantly. This is the statutory durable power of attorney form for use beginning September 1, 2017. (Texas Estates Code Section 752.051) Its use is optional.