New York Advance Directive Form

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New York Advance Directive Form

Last updated May 12th, 2025

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A New York advance directive allows a person to make future health care decisions regarding end-of-life medical treatments. Also included in an advance directive is a medical power of attorney that names a health care agent to represent the principal and ensure that the attending physicians adhere to their wishes if the principal is incapacitated.

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Signing Requirements

A New York advance directive must be signed by two witnesses.[1]

The person named as health care proxy cannot act as a witness.

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Revocation

The principal can revoke their advance directive by issuing an oral or written revocation, or by executing a subsequent directive to replace the original.[2]

If the health care agent is the principal’s spouse, their appointment is revoked in the event of divorce or legal separation.

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