What is the name of your state? NJ
My in-laws are currently residing in a nursing home and in failing health, although they do both have sufficient mental capacity. The nursing home has recommneded we get health care POA, however, neither of my in-laws have the ability to write any longer (due to Parkinson's). Is it sufficient for them to sign an X in place of their name? I know in NJ you don't need to have a health care proxy notarized, however it does need to be witnessed. If they are able to sign an X, does this affect whether the document needs to be notarized vs. witnessed? Any help is greatly appreciated.
My in-laws are currently residing in a nursing home and in failing health, although they do both have sufficient mental capacity. The nursing home has recommneded we get health care POA, however, neither of my in-laws have the ability to write any longer (due to Parkinson's). Is it sufficient for them to sign an X in place of their name? I know in NJ you don't need to have a health care proxy notarized, however it does need to be witnessed. If they are able to sign an X, does this affect whether the document needs to be notarized vs. witnessed? Any help is greatly appreciated.