Requirements for representative of resident.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 435.780
in effectA person may serve as the representative of a resident, including, without limitation, a resident who is the roommate of a resident who wishes to submit or has submitted a request pursuant to NRS 435.785, for the purposes of NRS 435.780 to 435.805, inclusive, if the person:
1. Is the guardian of the resident whom he or she is representing and:
(a) The power to make decisions on behalf of the resident pursuant to NRS 435.780 to 435.805 , inclusive, is specifically authorized under the existing guardianship; or
(b) The guardian has separately petitioned for and been granted such power by the court that has jurisdiction over the guardianship; or
2. Has been given power of attorney to make decisions concerning health care for the resident pursuant to NRS 162A.700 to 162A.870 , inclusive, and the power to make decisions on behalf of the resident pursuant to NRS 435.780 to 435.805 , inclusive, is specifically delegated to the person in the power of attorney.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-435.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026