Understanding the Dementia-Specific POA
This statutory form, outlined in Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 162A, is specifically designed for situations where an adult has a neurocognitive disorder like Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. It grants a designated agent the authority to make specific healthcare decisions, consent to treatment, and manage care.
The law requires the principal's signature to be acknowledged before a notary public. This legal formality confirms the principal's identity and their intent to grant these specific powers, providing a safeguard against fraud or coercion, which is especially important for vulnerable adults.
📄 Download the Nevada Statutory Dementia POA Form
Official Form from Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS 162A.815)
Use the official statutory form. It's crucial to fill it out completely, naming the principal, the agent, and any successor agents. Do not sign the form until you are in the physical presence of a mobile notary.
⚠ The principal must sign in the presence of the notary. Signing beforehand will invalidate the document, requiring a new form to be completed.
Access Statutory Form Text
Key Requirement: Principal's Capacity
For a POA to be valid, the principal (the person granting the power) must have the mental capacity to understand the document they are signing at the time of notarization. Our notaries are trained to assess for awareness and willingness but cannot make a legal determination of capacity. If capacity is in doubt, consult a physician or attorney.
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