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Fact Sheet-Nevada Living Will Lockbox

LIVING WILL LOCKBOX
FACT SHEET
 
Website Address:  www.livingwilllockbox.com
 
Types of Documents That May Be Filed with THE LOCKBOX:
Commonly referred to as a living will, the term includes:
(1) A declaration governing the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment as set forth in NRS 449.535 to 449.690, inclusive;
(2) A durable power of attorney for health care decisions as set forth in NRS 449.800 to 449.860, inclusive; and
(3) A do-not-resuscitate order as defined in NRS 450B.420.
 
Who May Use THE LOCKBOX: 
Any Nevadan or an Agent  defined by NRS 132.045 may establish, store and access Lockbox files.  Per NRS 132.045 an “agent” is, “a person authorized to represent or act for another person, including an attorney-in-fact under a durable or nondurable power of attorney and a person authorized to make decisions concerning the health care of another person.” 
 
Cost for Filing with THE LOCKBOX:
There is no cost to create a file or to access
 
How to Register/File with THE LOCKBOX:
1.Using the assistance of a trusted professional, create the necessary legal documents (living will, etc) that you want to keep on file.
2. Obtain a Registration Agreement form at www.livingwilllockbox.com
3.  Complete and sign the form and mail it with the documents to:
                        Living Will Lockbox
                        Nevada Secretary of State
101 N. Carson Street, Suite 3
Carson City, NV 89701-3714
4. You will receive confirmation of the registration as well as a password and information on how to access your THE LOCKBOX filings.
 
Who Can Access the password-protected database?
Only those who have filed and have a password, their authorized representative, or an authorized healthcare provider.
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