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The Nebraska Medical Power of Attorney certifies the legal announcement of a chosen individual to act as a surrogate decison-maker for a person in the event of their possible incapacitation. The supplied form assists a principal party in securing the arranged agency as a precautionary measure should health care issues prevent the ability to communicate their medical preferences. Granted powers of this nature are generally bestowed upon a family member or close friend to provide peace of mind if the declarant should fall ill.

Laws

Statute – Nebraska Revised Statutes – Power of Attorney for Health Care (§ 30-3401 – 30-3432)

Definition – “Power of attorney for health care” shall mean a power of attorney executed in accordance with sections § 30-3401 to § 30-3432, which authorizes a designated attorney-in-fact to make health care decisions for the principal when the principal is incapable (§ 30.3402).

Signing Requirements – Notarization by a licensed professional is required to confirm the arrangement. If preferred, in place of a notary, two (2) subscribing witnesses can supervise the event (§ 30-3404(5)).

Revocation – § 30-3420