2020 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 162A - Power of Attorney for Financial Matters and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions
NRS 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.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 180)
