Nevada Revised Statutes 162A.840 – Persons not eligible for designation as agent
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1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a principal may not name as agent in a power of attorney for health care:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 162A.840
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
- Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
(a) His or her provider of health care;
(b) An employee of his or her provider of health care;
(c) An operator of a health care facility; or
(d) An employee of a health care facility.
2. A principal may name as agent any person identified in subsection 1 if that person is the spouse, legal guardian or next of kin of the principal.