Putting It In Writing First
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-404 and Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-3404 — a living will before two witnesses or a notary, and a health care power of attorney
An adult of sound mind may sign a declaration governing the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment, signed by the declarant or at their direction and witnessed by two adults or a notary public.
No more than one witness may be an administrator or employee of a provider caring for the declarant, and none may work for the declarant's life or health insurer.
A health care power of attorney. A principal may name another competent adult, and a successor, to make health care decisions when the principal cannot. The document is in writing, dated, names them, and is witnessed by two adults or acknowledged before a notary who is not the agent.
Every adult is presumed competent to sign one unless adjudged incompetent or under a guardian. A particular document is a question for a licensed Nebraska attorney or the person's physician.
Sources for this section (3)
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-404 — Declaration relating to use of life-sustaining treatment
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-3403 — Power of attorney for health care; designation; competency; presumption
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-3404 — Power of attorney; contents
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Nebraska attorney.