Health Care Proxy - New York

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Choose a health care agent to act when you cannot make your own medical decisions. New York does not allow a health care proxy to be combined with a power of attorney; financial authority uses a separate form. Appoint someone to make health care decisions.

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Who this form is for

  • Appoint someone to make health care decisions.
  • Choose a health care agent to act when you cannot make your own medical decisions. New York does not allow a health care proxy to be combined with a power of attorney; financial authority uses a separate form.

What you'll need

  • The original Health Care Proxy packet and its instructions.
  • The names, dates and supporting records needed to appoint someone to make health care decisions.
  • The recipient's requirements and acceptable photo ID if arranging a notarial act.

How to complete it

  1. Download the New York Health Care Proxy PDF and read its instruction page.
  2. Enter the requested information to appoint someone to make health care decisions; confirm any choices you do not understand with a New York attorney.
  3. Follow this packet's signature, witness and notarization directions. Do not pre-sign a statement that must be signed before the notary.
  4. Save and print your completed copy, then follow the packet's delivery or recording instructions and keep a copy for your records.

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