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What Is a Nevada Minor (Child) Power of Attorney?

In Nevada, a minor (child) power of attorney usually takes the form of a short-term guardianship appointed by a parent under NRS 159A.205. A parent with legal custody can make the appointment in writing without court approval.

Nevada Short-Term Guardianship Rules

Six Months, or Less

The short-term guardian serves for six months. You can set a shorter term or end it on an event that happens sooner.

Older Children Must Agree

If the child is 14 or older, the appointment works only if the child consents in writing.

The Other Parent’s Consent

You need the other parent’s written consent if their parental rights haven’t been terminated, their whereabouts are known, and they’re willing and able to make daily care decisions. Either way, the appointment doesn’t affect the other parent’s rights.

Unmarried Minors Only

This option covers an unmarried minor child in the parent’s legal custody.

One at a Time

In addition, only one written appointment of a short-term guardian can be in effect for a child at any time.

Tip

You and the guardian don’t have to sign together. Nevada lets each of you sign before a notary separately. That’s handy when the guardian lives in another town. Just make sure both notarized signatures are on the final document.

How Do You Sign a Nevada Minor Power of Attorney?

Before a notary. You and the guardian must each sign a Nevada minor (child) power of attorney in the presence of a notary public, acknowledging the appointment.

Your Nevada minor (child) power of attorney takes effect immediately once it’s signed. By law, it must include the appointment date and the names of the parent, the child, and the guardian.

How to End It in Nevada

  1. Let it expire at the end of six months or your shorter term.
  2. End it early with a written instrument signed by either parent who still has legal custody.
  3. Note that any court order appointing a guardian also ends it.

If your child is 14 or older, remember to get their signed consent at the start. Without it, the appointment doesn’t take effect for that child.

What to Include in a Nevada Form

NRS 159A.205 spells out the core contents.

  • The date the guardian is appointed
  • Your name, the child’s name, and the guardian’s name
  • The term, up to six months, or an ending event
  • The child’s written consent, if 14 or older
  • The other parent’s written consent, if required
  • Notarized signatures of the parent and guardian

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