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 relief1. 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.Added to NRS by 2009, 180Added to NRS by 2009, 180