New Jersey Advance Directive Form

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New Jersey Advance Directive Form

Last updated May 12th, 2025

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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.

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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.

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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.

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