Nj Living Will Statute

Section 3b 1 2 definitions i to z.

Nj living will statute. A the document must be written meaning typed or printed b signed by the person making the will usually called the testator or testatrix and c signed by two witnesses who were present to witness the execution of the document by the maker and who also witnessed each other sign the document. Section 3b 1 1 definitions a to h. New jersey requires that a person is at least 18 years old in order to execute a valid will. In new jersey if you die without a will your property will be distributed according to state intestacy laws.

Section 3b 1 5 effect upon vested rights and remedies. No state law for a living will no state law therefore are no formal requirements. New jersey s intestacy law gives your property to your closest relatives beginning with your spouse and children. 86 and 2020 jr 2.

Introduction to learn more. I realize that there may come a time when i am diagnosed as having an incurable and irreversible illness disease or. 2013 new jersey revised statutes title 3b administration of estates decedents and others. If you have neither a spouse nor children your grandchildren or your parents will get your property.

New jersey s living will laws require two witnesses for validation while physicians who are unwilling to carry out the directives in a living will must transfer the patient to another doctor. Strongly recommended the document be entitled living will be dated. And signed by two witnesses who are not family members. The new jersey commission on legal and ethical problems in the delivery of health care page 2 of 5 if you have initialed statement 2 on page 1 please initial each of the statements a b c with which you agree.

New jersey general and permanent statutes updated through p l. Two witnesses are required for designation of patient advocate for health care. It is a formal declaration to legally choose the medical treatment they will receive should they become incapacitated to a. The details of new jersey living will laws are listed in the table below.

The general requirements for a valid will are usually as follows.