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'''Signing requirements'''—an advance directive must be signed and dated by the adult in front of 2 witnesses. The directive must also be signed and dated by the 2 witnesses in front of the adult (only one witness is needed if the person is a notary or lawyer). Both witnesses must be capable adults who understand the type of communication the adult uses. They can use an interpreter if necessary. | '''Signing requirements'''—an advance directive must be signed and dated by the adult in front of 2 witnesses. The directive must also be signed and dated by the 2 witnesses in front of the adult (only one witness is needed if the person is a notary or lawyer). Both witnesses must be capable adults who understand the type of communication the adult uses. They can use an interpreter if necessary. | ||
'''Who cannot be a witness''—the following people cannot be a witness: | '''Who cannot be a witness'''—the following people cannot be a witness: | ||
a) a person who provides personal care, healthcare or financial services to the adult for compensation, other than a lawyer or notary. | :a) a person who provides personal care, healthcare or financial services to the adult for compensation, other than a lawyer or notary. | ||
b) a spouse, child, parent, employee, or agent of a person described in paragraph (a). | :b) a spouse, child, parent, employee, or agent of a person described in paragraph (a). | ||
c) a person who is not an adult. | :c) a person who is not an adult. | ||
d) a person who does not understand the type of communication used by the adult. | :d) a person who does not understand the type of communication used by the adult. | ||
'''Signing for an adult who is not physically capable'''—if an adult is not physically capable of signing an advance directive, another person can sign it for them if the adult is physically present and directs the person to sign the directive. Their signature must be witnessed as if the adult were signing the directive. The following people must not sign an advance directive for an adult: | '''Signing for an adult who is not physically capable'''—if an adult is not physically capable of signing an advance directive, another person can sign it for them if the adult is physically present and directs the person to sign the directive. Their signature must be witnessed as if the adult were signing the directive. The following people must not sign an advance directive for an adult: | ||