Nebraska General Power of Attorney Form DC 6:12
The court template starts immediately unless special instructions set a later start and includes authority for property matters.
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The court template starts immediately unless special instructions set a later start and includes authority for property matters.
The appointed attorney in fact makes health care decisions when the principal is incapable, subject to written instructions and limits.
Sources checked: 2026-11-13. General information, not individual legal advice.
Nebraska Judicial Branch publishes separate financial and health care forms. Financial powers require acknowledgment; the health appointment offers a qualified two-witness or notarial route.
| Purpose | Form and guide | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Financial and property matters | Nebraska General Power of Attorney Form DC 6:12 | Publisher PDF · read complete instructions |
| Health care decisions | Nebraska Power of Attorney for Health Care Form DC 6:13 | Publisher PDF · read complete instructions |
Use each form page for the complete document, the named publisher and its instructions. A financial appointment and a health care appointment serve different purposes.
Financial and property matters: The principal signs and acknowledges before a notary or other authorized officer. Nebraska §30-4005 makes acknowledgment necessary for validity..
Health care decisions: Sign and date before two eligible adult witnesses or acknowledge before a notary who is not the agent or successor..
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