New Jersey Advance Directive Form

Create Document
  1. Home »
  2. Power of Attorney »
  3. New Jersey »
  4. Advance Directive
Document Preview

A New Jersey advance directive is drafted by an individual to define their preferred end-of-life medical options as well as appoint a health care agent to make decisions on their behalf. The document becomes effective when the person loses their ability to communicate due to mental incapacitation or physical disability.

Downloads: 786
Fill & Customize
Basic Download

New Jersey Advance Directive Form

Last updated May 12th, 2025

A New Jersey advance directive is drafted by an individual to define their preferred end-of-life medical options as well as appoint a health care agent to make decisions on their behalf. The document becomes effective when the person loses their ability to communicate due to mental incapacitation or physical disability.

Signing Requirements

In New Jersey, an advance directive must be signed by two witnesses or a notary public.[1]

The designated health care agent cannot act as a witness.

Advance Directive (Preview)

Revocation

An advance directive can be revoked by the following methods[2]:

  1. Notifying the health care provider or agent orally, in writing, or by any other means that communicates their intent.
  2. Signing a new advance directive.

If the principal’s spouse is the health care proxy, their appointment is revoked after divorce or separation.

Sources