Nevada § 449A.481 - Validity of declaration executed in another state; effect of previously executed instrument
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 449A.481 — Validity of declaration executed in another state; effect of previously executed instrument, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 449A.481. Validity of declaration executed in another state; effect of previously executed instrument
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 449A.481
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 449A.481 cover?
Section 449A.481 ("Validity of declaration executed in another state; effect of previously executed instrument") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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