A New Jersey durable power of attorney form is a document that grants someone (the “agent”) the legal authority to act and make decisions for another person (the “principal”) in the state of New Jersey.
A durable power of attorney stays in effect even if the principal becomes incapacitated and legally can’t make their own decisions. It is used for financial and business matters.
Laws
In New Jersey, power of attorney forms can be made durable by including the following or similar language:
“This power of attorney shall not be affected by subsequent disability or incapacity of the principal, or lapse of time.”
“This power of attorney shall become effective upon the disability or incapacity of the principal.”
- Relevant Laws: §§ 46:2B-8.1 — 46.2B-19 (Revised Durable Power of Attorney Act).
- Presumed Durable: No. § 46:2B-8.2(b).
- Signing: A signature is required by the principal and at least one witness.
- Notarization: Signatures must be completed in front of any one of the authorized officers listed in § 46:14-6.1. (§ 46:2B-8.9).
- Statutory Form: No.