Kenneth Vercammen, Esq is Chair of the ABA Elder Law Committee and presents seminars to attorneys and the public on Wills, Probate and other legal topics related to Estate Planning and Elder law. He is author of the ABA's book "Wills and Estate Administration. Kenneth Vercammen & Associates,
2053 Woodbridge Avenue - Edison, NJ 08817
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Sunday, February 08, 2009

26:2H-74. Absence of advance directive, act not applicable
22. The absence of an advance directive shall create no presumption with respect to a patient's wishes regarding the provision, withholding or withdrawing of any form of health care. The provisions of this act do not apply to persons who have not executed an advance directive.