Pennsylvania § 5446 - Validity.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5446 — Validity., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5446. Validity.
(a) Living will executed prior to effective date of subchapter.--This subchapter does not limit the validity of a living will executed prior to the effective date of this subchapter.
(b) Living will executed in another state or jurisdiction.--A living will executed in another state or jurisdiction and in conformity with the laws of that state or jurisdiction shall be considered valid in this Commonwealth, except to the extent that the living will executed in another state or jurisdiction would allow a principal to direct procedures inconsistent with the laws of this Commonwealth.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 5446
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5446 cover?
Section 5446 ("Validity.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 5446?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 5446" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 5446 apply to my situation?
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