Jersey City New Jersey Revocation of Uniform Anatomical Gift Act

• Category: New Jersey Power of Attorney - Healthcare - Anatomical Gift
• State: New Jersey
• City: Jersey City
• Control #: NJ-P025B
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

This is a revocation of Form NJ-P025 that designates the body parts and organs an individual wishes to donate at the time of death. If the will, card, or other document or executed copy thereof, has been delivered to a specified donee, the donor may amend or revoke the gift by executing and delivering to the donee a signed statement, by making an oral statement in the presence of 2 persons and communicating the same to the donee, by making a statement during a terminal illness or injury addressed to an attending physician and communicating the same to the donee, or keeping a signed card or document found on his person or in his effects. Any document of gift which has not been delivered to the donee may be revoked by the donor in the manner set out above or by destruction, cancellation, or mutilation of the document and all executed copies of the document. Specific reference is made to the earlier executed Anatomical Gift Donation. See New Jersey Permanent Statutes 26:6-65 et seq. The Jersey City New Jersey Revocation of Uniform Anatomical Gift Act is an important legal provision that allows individuals in Jersey City, New Jersey, to revoke their previously made anatomical gift consent. This act ensures that individuals have the right to change their minds about organ donations and other forms of anatomical gifts. Under the Jersey City New Jersey Revocation of Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, individuals are able to rescind their anatomical gift consent at any time by following the specific procedures outlined by state law. This allows them to have control over their own body and organs, even after initially consenting to donate them. There are different types of revocations that can be made under this act. The first type is the complete revocation, where an individual completely withdraws their consent for any and all types of anatomical gifts. This revocation can be made in writing and must be signed by the individual or their legal representative. The second type is a partial revocation, where an individual revokes their consent for specific types of anatomical gifts while maintaining consent for others. This can be useful if someone wants to change their mind about donating certain organs but still wishes to donate others. Additionally, the Jersey City New Jersey Revocation of Uniform Anatomical Gift Act also allows for the appointment of an authorized agent who can make revocations on behalf of an individual. This authorized agent must be designated in writing and should have the legal authority to act on behalf of the individual. Overall, the Jersey City New Jersey Revocation of Uniform Anatomical Gift Act ensures that individuals have the power to withdraw their consent for anatomical gifts, providing them with autonomy and control over their own bodies. It allows for complete or partial revocations and permits the appointment of an authorized agent for revocation purposes. Upholding this act is crucial in respecting the wishes and decisions of individuals in Jersey City regarding organ and tissue donation.

The Jersey City New Jersey Revocation of Uniform Anatomical Gift Act is an important legal provision that allows individuals in Jersey City, New Jersey, to revoke their previously made anatomical gift consent. This act ensures that individuals have the right to change their minds about organ donations and other forms of anatomical gifts. Under the Jersey City New Jersey Revocation of Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, individuals are able to rescind their anatomical gift consent at any time by following the specific procedures outlined by state law. This allows them to have control over their own body and organs, even after initially consenting to donate them. There are different types of revocations that can be made under this act. The first type is the complete revocation, where an individual completely withdraws their consent for any and all types of anatomical gifts. This revocation can be made in writing and must be signed by the individual or their legal representative. The second type is a partial revocation, where an individual revokes their consent for specific types of anatomical gifts while maintaining consent for others. This can be useful if someone wants to change their mind about donating certain organs but still wishes to donate others. Additionally, the Jersey City New Jersey Revocation of Uniform Anatomical Gift Act also allows for the appointment of an authorized agent who can make revocations on behalf of an individual. This authorized agent must be designated in writing and should have the legal authority to act on behalf of the individual. Overall, the Jersey City New Jersey Revocation of Uniform Anatomical Gift Act ensures that individuals have the power to withdraw their consent for anatomical gifts, providing them with autonomy and control over their own bodies. It allows for complete or partial revocations and permits the appointment of an authorized agent for revocation purposes. Upholding this act is crucial in respecting the wishes and decisions of individuals in Jersey City regarding organ and tissue donation.

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