Nev. Rev. Stat. § 162A.330

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 162A.330 - Judicial relief
1. The following persons may petition a court to construe a power of attorney or review the agent's conduct, and grant appropriate relief:
(a) The principal or the agent;
(b) A guardian or other fiduciary acting for the principal;
(c) A person authorized to make health care decisions for the principal;
(d) The principal's spouse, parent or descendant;
(e) An individual who would qualify as a presumptive heir of the principal;
(f) A person named as a beneficiary to receive any property, benefit or contractual right on the principal's death or as a beneficiary of a trust created by or for the principal that has a financial interest in the principal's estate;
(g) A governmental agency having regulatory authority to protect the welfare of the principal;
(h) A person asked to accept the power of attorney; or
(i) The principal's caregiver or another person who demonstrates sufficient interest in the principal's welfare.
2. Upon motion by the principal, the court shall dismiss a petition filed under this section, unless:
(a) The court finds that the principal lacks capacity to revoke the agent's authority or the power of attorney; or
(b) A governmental agency has asserted abuse by the agent regarding the agent's actions under the power of attorney.

NRS 162A.330

Added to NRS by 2009, 180
Added to NRS by 2009, 180