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Showing posts with label health care proxy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health care proxy. Show all posts

Monday, February 12, 2024

12 Feb

New NY Legislation Enables Remote Witnessing of Health Care Proxies

New York has made a significant advancement in healthcare decision-making with the signing of Assembly Bill A8521, allowing for the remote witnessing of health care proxies. This amendment to the state technology law acknowledges the importance of accessibility and safety in legal processes, particularly in times when...

Tuesday, April 07, 2020

07 Apr

Deeds & Estate Documents - Electronic Witnessing Now Permitted

Through Executive Order 202.14 and effective from April 7, 2020 to May 7, 2020, the act of witnessing as required in signing a will, healthcare proxy, disposition of remains, recording of instruments regarding real property, power of attorney and living trusts may now be done through audio-video technology. To do so,...