Signing Requirements
The advance directive must be signed by two adult witnesses, neither of whom are the agent.[1]
State Definition
Under Massachusetts law, an advance directive is referred to as a “health care proxy.”
“Health care proxy” means a document delegating to an agent the authority to make health care decisions, executed in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 201D.[3]
Statutory Form
Massachusetts state law does not set out a particular form that must be used. However, a valid advance directive must include specific content laid out in state statute.[4]
Sample
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