Nevada § 449A.481 Validity of declaration executed in another state; effect of previously executed instrument

Nevada Statutes

§ 449A.481 — Validity of declaration executed in another state; effect of previously executed instrument

Nevada § 449A.481

Title 40PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 449ACare

WITHHOLDING OR WITHDRAWAL OF LIFE-SUSTAINING TREATMENT

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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449A.481 (2026).

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1.A declaration executed in another state in compliance with the law of that state or of this State is valid for purposes of NRS 449A.400 to 449A.481 , inclusive.

2.An instrument executed anywhere before July 1, 1977, which clearly expresses the intent of the declarant to direct the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment from the declarant when the declarant is in a terminal condition and becomes comatose or is otherwise rendered incapable of communicating with his or her attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse, if executed in a manner which attests voluntary execution, or executed anywhere before October 1, 1991, which substantially complies with NRS 449A.433 , and has not been subsequently revoked, is effective under NRS 449A.400 to 449A.481

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1. A declaration executed in another state in compliance with the law of that state or of this State is valid for purposes of NRS 449A.400 to 449A.481 , inclusive.
2. An instrument executed anywhere before July 1, 1977, which clearly expresses the intent of the declarant to direct the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment from the declarant when the declarant is in a terminal condition and becomes comatose or is otherwise rendered incapable of communicating with his or her attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse, if executed in a manner which attests voluntary execution, or executed anywhere before October 1, 1991, which substantially complies with NRS 449A.433 , and has not been subsequently revoked, is effective under NRS 449A.400 to 449A.481 , inclusive.
3. As used in this section, “state” includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and a territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.