Nevada Advance Directive Form

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A Nevada advance directive is a medical planning document that defines a person’s health care preferences should they become mentally or physically incapacitated. It has two sections: the medical power of attorney to appoint a health care agent, and the living will (called a “declaration” in Nevada) to provide instructions for end-of-life treatments.

Nevada Advance Directive Form

A Nevada advance directive is a medical planning document that defines a person’s health care preferences should they become mentally or physically incapacitated. It has two sections: the medical power of attorney to appoint a health care agent, and the living will (called a “declaration” in Nevada) to provide instructions for end-of-life treatments.

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Last updated May 8th, 2024

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A Nevada advance directive is a medical planning document that defines a person’s health care preferences should they become mentally or physically incapacitated. It has two sections: the medical power of attorney to appoint a health care agent, and the living will (called a “declaration” in Nevada) to provide instructions for end-of-life treatments.

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Signing Requirements

When signing an advance directive, the principal will need the signatures of two witnesses for the living will portion and two witnesses or a notary public for the medical power of attorney section.[1]

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Revocation

The revocation of an advance directive can be made in any manner and is effective as soon as it’s communicated to the attending physician by the principal or a person who witnessed the revocation.[2]

Registering

Nevada residents can register their advance directives with the Nevada Lockbox, an electronic registry on the Secretary of State website.[3] To do so, they must attach a copy of their advance directive to a completed Advance Directive Registration Agreement and mail it to the below address.

Nevada Lockbox c/o Nevada Secretary of State
2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Suite 400
North Las Vegas, NV 89030

Alternatively, the forms can be faxed to (775) 684-7177 or emailed to: lockbox@sos.nv.gov.

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