Nebraska Advance Directive Form

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A Nebraska advance directive is a two-part medical planning document that informs health care providers of a person’s preferences regarding life-sustaining treatments and names a health care agent. The appointment of the health care agent is made through the power of attorney section, and the directions for physicians are provided through a living will (called a “declaration” in Nebraska).

Nebraska Advance Directive Form

A Nebraska advance directive is a two-part medical planning document that informs health care providers of a person’s preferences regarding life-sustaining treatments and names a health care agent. The appointment of the health care agent is made through the power of attorney section, and the directions for physicians are provided through a living will (called a “declaration” in Nebraska).

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Last updated April 18th, 2024

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A Nebraska advance directive is a two-part medical planning document that informs health care providers of a person’s preferences regarding life-sustaining treatments and names a health care agent. The appointment of the health care agent is made through the power of attorney section, and the directions for physicians are provided through a living will (called a “declaration” in Nebraska).

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Signing Requirements

Nebraska advanced directives must be signed by two witnesses or signed and acknowledged by a notary public.[1]

Only one witness may be the administrator or employee of the principal’s health care provider, and the employee of the principal’s life/health insurance provider cannot serve as a witness.

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Revocation

The principal can revoke their advance directive at any time by communicating their intent to cancel it. Upon receiving communication of the revocation, the attending health care provider will enter it into the principal’s medical record.[2]

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