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 iled 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)
Nevada Legal Code