Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq. of Hanlon, Niemann & Wright discusses a common estate planning question: whether a healthcare directive or living will can be amended like a codicil, or if an entirely new document is required.
In this brief video, Mr. Niemann explains how changes to healthcare directives are handled under New Jersey law, including when a simple amendment may be sufficient and when creating a new document is the safer and more effective option. He also discusses why keeping these documents current is so important, especially as health conditions, personal wishes, or family circumstances change.
This video offers clear, practical guidance in plain language, helping individuals and families understand how to properly update their healthcare wishes and avoid confusion or disputes during critical medical situations.
By Fredrick P. Niemann, Esq., a NJ Healthcare Directive and Living Will Attorney