Medical power of attorney & advance directive in New Hampshire
Quick answerOfficial form/source: RSA 137-J:20 statutory advance directive form (NH General Court).
- Advance directives (durable power of attorney for health care and living will) are governed by RSA 137-J, which includes a statutory form. Source: RSA 137-J:20, checked Oct 29, 2026.
- The advance directive must be signed before two qualified witnesses (not the agent, spouse, heirs or attending practitioner) or before a notary or justice of the peace. Source: RSA 137-J:14, checked Oct 29, 2026.