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Nevada Healthcare Power of Attorney

A Nevada Healthcare Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives a person or organization the authority to make health-related decisions on your behalf, such as refusing or accepting medical treatment, when you cannot do so.

The individual giving permission is called the "principal," and the people or organizations gaining powers are called the "agents." Suited for residents of Nevada, this Power of Attorney for health care is made for use in Clark County, Washoe County, Lyon County, and in all other counties across the state. All Nevada Healthcare PoA forms from Rocket Lawyer can be modified to address your particular scenario. Creating this legal document provides verification to medical providers and other parties that your chosen representative(s) can legally act in your interest.

It's fast and simple to assign or receive the support you might need using a free Nevada Healthcare Power of Attorney template from Rocket Lawyer:

1. Make the document - Provide a few details and we will do the rest
2. Send or share it - Discuss the document with your agent or seek legal advice
3. Sign it - Required or not, notarization and witnesses are encouraged

This route is, in most cases, notably less time-consuming than hiring and working with your average attorney. If needed, you may fill out a Medical PoA on behalf of your spouse or another relative, and then have that person sign it when ready. Please keep in mind that for a Power of Attorney to be accepted as legally valid, the principal must be mentally competent at the time of signing. In the event that the principal is already unable to make their own decisions, a conservatorship might be necessary. When facing such a situation, it's important to speak to an attorney.

Every person over 18 years old ought to have a Healthcare Power of Attorney. While it may be challenging to acknowledge, a time will likely come when you aren't able to make medical decisions on your own. Typical situations where PoA forms can be helpful include:

• You are getting older or dealing with ongoing health issues
• You are preparing to move into a residential care facility
• You expect to undergo a medical procedure that requires anesthesia
• You are currently managing a terminal illness

Whether your Nevada Healthcare Power of Attorney has been created as a result of an urgent issue or as part of a long-term plan, witnesses and/or notarization can help to protect your agent if their power and authority are disputed by a third party.

In the process of researching the subjects of elder care and/or estate planning, you might hear the terms "healthcare proxy" and "healthcare power of attorney" used together. At the end of the day, they are the same. That being said, you should keep in mind that it's entirely possible to get agency over matters that are not related to health care. In that case, "proxy" usually is not the preferred term.

Nevada Medical PoA forms are generally straightforward; however, you or your agent(s) could still need legal advice. Locating an attorney to check your document can take a lot of time if you attempt to do it on your own. An alternate approach to consider is to request help from attorney services at Rocket Lawyer. Rocket Lawyer members can ask for a document review from an attorney with relevant experience or pose other legal questions. As always, you can live confidently knowing that Rocket Lawyer is by your side.

The cost of hiring a legal provider to write a Medical Power of Attorney can total anywhere between two hundred and five hundred dollars, depending on your location. Rocket Lawyer isn't your average Power of Attorney template provider. With us, anyone under a Premium membership can take advantage of up to 40% in savings when hiring an attorney.

With a membership, you may make edits, save it as a Word or PDF document, or print it out. In order to wrap up your Power of Attorney, it should be signed. Take care to send a copy of your fully signed document to your agent(s) and care providers.

The guidelines will be different by state; however, in Nevada, your Power of Attorney will usually need notarization or the signatures of two witnesses. If your agent will have the authority to direct your cremation or burial, then notarization is required. The witnesses cannot be your healthcare providers or their employees, nor should they be the owners, operators, or employees of any healthcare facility that is providing your care. They should also not be anyone legally related to you (such as a spouse, adopted child, or family member) or any other heir/beneficiary. Finally, as a general principle, witnesses must be at least 18 years old, and no witness should also be your agent.

See Nevada Healthcare Power of Attorney law: Chapter 162A, Section 700