Signing Requirements
The principal must sign the advance directive in the presence of either two witnesses or a notary public.[1]
Revocation
The principal can revoke their advance directive by executive a new directive, creating a written revocation and delivering it to the agent, or orally expressing their intent to revoke the advance directive in the presence of two witnesses.[2]
State Definition
“Advance directive” means a written declaration of a declarant who gives instructions or expresses preferences or desires concerning any aspect of the declarant’s health care or health information, including the designation of a health care representative, a living will declaration, or an anatomical gift.[3]
Statutory Form
New Hampshire advance directives are required to be substantially in the form set forth in state law.[4]
Sample
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