Nevada Revised Statutes 449A.439 – Form of declaration designating another person to decide to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment
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1. A declaration that designates another person to make decisions governing the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment may, but need not, be in the following form:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 449A.439
- 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
2. The designation of an agent pursuant to chapter 162A of NRS, or the judicial appointment of a guardian, who is authorized to make decisions regarding the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment, constitutes for the purpose of NRS 449A.400 to 449A.481, inclusive, a declaration designating another person to act for the declarant pursuant to subsection 1.