New Mexico Advance Directive Form

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A New Mexico advance directive provides instructions for someone’s end-of-life medical preferences and appoints a health care agent. The designated agent will be responsible for making medical decisions on the principal’s behalf if they become incapacitated.

New Mexico Advance Directive Form

A New Mexico advance directive provides instructions for someone’s end-of-life medical preferences and appoints a health care agent. The designated agent will be responsible for making medical decisions on the principal’s behalf if they become incapacitated.

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Last updated May 8th, 2024

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A New Mexico advance directive provides instructions for someone’s end-of-life medical preferences and appoints a health care agent. The designated agent will be responsible for making medical decisions on the principal’s behalf if they become incapacitated.

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Signing Requirements

Although there are no statutory requirements, it is recommended that two individuals sign as witnesses.[1]

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New Mexico Advance Directive

Revocation

The principal can revoke the designation of health care agent by any of the following[2]:

  • Signing a written revocation.
  • Personally informing the supervising healthcare provider of the revocation.
  • A written revocation signed by two witnesses (if the principal cannot sign).
  • Signing a new advance directive in as much as it conflicts with the previous one.

The instructions for health care section of the advance directive can be revoked by any method that communicates the principal’s intent.

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