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NV Rev Stat § 159.345 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.345 - Imposition of penalties upon certain misconduct by guardian.

If a guardian:  1. Is guilty of gross impropriety in handling the property of the protected person;  2. Makes a substantial misstatement in any report filed pursuant to NRS 159.081 or any account filed pursuant to NRS 159.177; or  3. Willfully fails to file a report required by NRS 159.081 or an account required by NRS 159.177 after receiving written notice from the court of the failure to file and a grace period of 2 months after such notification has elapsed,  the court may impose a penalty in an amount not to exceed $5,000 and order restitution of any money misappropriated from the estate of a protected person, which must be paid by the guardian and must not be paid by the estate of the protected person.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 2552)
NV Rev Stat § 159.346 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.346 - Appropriate actions authorized upon violation by guardian of any right of protected person.

  1. If a guardian violates any right of a protected person that is set forth in this chapter, a court may take any appropriate action, including, without limitation:  (a) Issuing an order that certain actions be taken or discontinued;  (b) Disallowing any fees payable to the guardian;  (c) After notice and a hearing, issuing an order compensating a protected person or the estate of a protected person for any injury, death or loss of money or property caused by the actions of the guardian or the failure of the guardian to take appropriate action;  (d) Removing the guardian pursuant to NRS 159.185; or  (e) Taking any other action that is proper under the circumstances.  2. If any action by a guardian is deemed to be deliberately harmful or fraudulent or to have been committed with malice, the court may also impose:  (a) Twice the actual damages incurred by the protected person; and  (b) Attorney’s fees and costs.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 2552)
NV Rev Stat § 159.375 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.375 - Appeals to appellate court of competent jurisdiction.

In addition to any order from which an appeal is expressly authorized pursuant to this chapter, an appeal may be taken to the appellate court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the rules fixed by the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 4 of Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution within 30 days after its notice of entry from an order:  1. Granting or revoking letters of guardianship.  2. Directing or authorizing the sale or conveyance, or confirming the sale, of property of the estate of a protected person.  3. Settling an account.  4. Ordering or authorizing a guardian to act pursuant to NRS 159.113.  5. Ordering or authorizing the payment of a debt, claim, devise, guardian’s fees or attorney’s fees.  6. Determining ownership interests in property.  7. Granting or denying a petition to enforce the liability of a surety.  8. Granting or denying a petition for modification or termination of a guardianship.  9. Granting or denying a petition for removal of a guardian or appointment of a successor guardian.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1769; A 2013, 1749) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 159.325)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.013 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.013 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 159A.014 to 159A.0265, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 815)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.014 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.014 - Care provider" defined.

Care provider includes any public or private institution located within or outside this State which provides facilities for the care or maintenance of minors.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 815)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0145 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.0145 - Citation" defined.

Citation means a document issued by the clerk of the court, as authorized by statute or ordered by the court, requiring a person to appear, directing a person to act or conduct himself or herself in a specified way, or notifying a person of a hearing.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 815)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.015 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.015 - Court" defined.

Court means any court or judge having jurisdiction of the persons and estates of minors.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 815)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.017 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.017 - Guardian" defined.

Guardian means any person appointed under this chapter as guardian of the person, of the estate, or of the person and estate for any other person, and includes an organization under NRS 662.245 and joint appointees. The term includes, without limitation, if the context so requires, a person appointed in another state who serves in the same capacity as a guardian in this State.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 815)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.018 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.018 - Home state" defined.

Home state means the state in which the proposed protected minor was physically present for at least 6 consecutive months, including any temporary absence from the state, immediately before the filing of a petition for the appointment of a guardian.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 816)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0195 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.0195 - Interested person" defined.

Interested person means a person who is entitled to notice of a guardianship proceeding pursuant to NRS 159A.034.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 2546)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.023 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.023 - Minor" defined.

Minor means any person who is:  1. Less than 18 years of age; or  2. Less than 19 years of age if the guardianship of the person is continued until the person reaches the age of 19 years pursuant to NRS 159A.191.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 816, 868)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0235 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.0235 - Person of natural affection" defined.

Person of natural affection means a person who is not a family member of a protected minor but who shares a relationship with the protected person that is similar to the relationship between family members.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 2532, 2546)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.024 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.024 - Private professional guardian" defined.

  1. "Private professional guardian" means a person who receives compensation for services as a guardian to three or more protected persons who are not related to the guardian by blood or marriage and who meets the requirements set forth in NRS 159A.0595.  2. For the purposes of this chapter, the term includes an entity that serves as a private professional guardian and is:  (a) Required to have a license issued pursuant to chapter 628B of NRS; or  (b) Exempt pursuant to NRS 159.0595, 159A.0595 or 628B.110 from the requirement to have a license issued pursuant to chapter 628B of NRS.  3. The term does not include:  (a) A governmental agency.  (b) A public guardian appointed or designated pursuant to the provisions of chapter 253 of NRS.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 816, 2423)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.025 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.025 - Proposed protected minor" defined.

Proposed protected minor means any minor for whom proceedings for the appointment of a guardian have been initiated in this State or, if the context so requires, for whom similar proceedings have been initiated in another state.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 816)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0251 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.0251 - Protected minor" defined.

Protected minor means any minor for whom a guardian has been appointed.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 816)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0253 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.0253 - Protected person" defined.

Protected person means any person for whom a guardian has been appointed.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 816)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0255 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.0255 - Secured residential long-term care facility" defined.

Secured residential long-term care facility has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 159.0255.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 816)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0265 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.0265 - State" defined.

State has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 159.0265.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 816)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.028 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.028 - Terms: "Writing" or "written."

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, when the term "writing" or "written" is used in reference to a will or instrument, the term includes an electronic will as defined in NRS 132.119 and an electronic trust as defined in NRS 163.0015.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 816)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.033 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.033 - Application to guardians ad litem.

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the provisions of this chapter do not apply to guardians ad litem.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 816)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0345 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.0345 - Court authorized to alter requirements concerning publication of notice or citation.

If publication of a notice or citation is required pursuant to this chapter, the court may, for good cause shown:  1. Allow fewer publications to be made within the time for publication; and  2. Extend or shorten the time in which the publications must be made.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 817)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0355 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.0355 - Facsimile of certain papers may be filed with court.

If a petition, notice, objection, consent, waiver or other paper may be filed, a true and correct facsimile of it may be filed, if the original is filed within a reasonable time or at such time prescribed by the court.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 817)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.036 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.036 - Giving of notices and issuance of citations by clerk of court.

All notices required to be given by this chapter may be given by the clerk of the court without an order from the court, and when so given, for the time and in the manner required by law, they are legal and valid as though made upon an order from the court. If use of a citation is authorized or required by statute, the citation may be issued by the clerk of the court on the request of a party or the party’s attorney without a court order, unless an order is expressly required by statute.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 817)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.037 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.037 - Venue for appointment of guardian.

  1. The venue for the appointment of a guardian when the proposed protected minor’s home state is this State must be the county where the proposed protected minor resides.  2. If the proper venue may be in two or more counties, the county in which the proceeding is first commenced is the proper county in which to continue the proceedings.  3. Upon the filing of a petition showing that the proper venue is inconvenient, a venue other than that provided in subsection 1 may accept the proceeding.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 818)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.039 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.039 - Proceedings commenced in more than one county.

  1. If proceedings for the appointment of a guardian for the same proposed protected minor are commenced in more than one county in this State, and the proposed protected minor’s home state is this State, the proceedings must be stayed, except in the county where first commenced, until final determination of venue in that county. If the proper venue is finally determined to be in another county, the court shall cause a transcript of the proceedings and all original papers filed therein, all certified by the clerk of the court, to be sent to the clerk of the court of the proper county.  2. A proceeding is considered commenced by the filing of a petition.  3. The proceedings first legally commenced for the appointment of a guardian of the estate or of the person and estate extend to all the property of the proposed protected minor which is in this State.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 818)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.041 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.041 - Transfer of proceedings to another county.

A court having before it any guardianship matter for a minor whose home state is this State may transfer the matter to another county in the interest of the minor or, if not contrary to the interest of the minor, for the convenience of the guardian. A petition for the transfer, setting forth the reasons therefor, may be filed in the guardianship proceeding. If the court is satisfied that the transfer is in the interest of the minor or, if not contrary to the interest of the minor, for the convenience of the guardian, the court shall make an order of transfer and cause a transcript of the proceedings in the matter, all original papers filed in such proceedings and the original bond filed by the guardian, to be certified by the clerk of the court originally hearing the matter and sent to the clerk of the court of the other county. Upon receipt of the transcript, papers and bond, and the filing of them for record, the court of the other county has complete jurisdiction of the matter, and thereafter all proceedings must be as though they were commenced in that court.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 818)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.043 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.043 - Titles of petitions; captions of petitions and other documents.

  1. All petitions filed in a guardianship proceeding pursuant to this chapter must bear the title of the court and cause.  2. The caption of all petitions and other documents filed in a guardianship proceeding pursuant to this chapter must read, "In The Matter of the Guardianship of ................ (the person, the estate, or the person and estate), ................ (the legal name of the person), protected minor."  (Added to NRS by 2017, 818, 2553)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0445 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.0445 - Filing of proposed preliminary care plan and budget.

Upon the filing of a petition for the appointment of a guardian, the court may require a proposed guardian to file a proposed preliminary care plan and budget. The format of such a proposed preliminary care plan and budget and the timing of the filing thereof must be specified by a rule approved by the Supreme Court.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 3898)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.045 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.045 - Appointment of attorney to represent protected minor or proposed protected minor; duties; compensation.

  1. On or after the date of the filing of a petition to appoint a guardian:  (a) The court may appoint an attorney to represent the protected minor or proposed protected minor; and  (b) The attorney must represent the protected minor or proposed protected minor until relieved of that duty by court order.  2. The attorney is entitled to reasonable compensation from the estate of the protected minor or proposed protected minor. If the court finds that a person has unnecessarily or unreasonably caused the appointment of an attorney, the court may order the person to pay to the estate of the protected minor or proposed protected minor all or part of the expenses associated with the appointment of the attorney.  3. An attorney who is appointed pursuant to subsection 1 may not serve as a guardian ad litem or an advocate for the best interests of a protected minor or proposed protected minor.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 820)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0455 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.0455 - Appointment of guardian ad litem or advocate for best interests of protected minor or proposed protected minor; requirements; duties; compensation.

  1. The court may appoint a guardian ad litem or an advocate for the best interests of a protected minor or proposed protected minor who is the subject of guardianship proceedings conducted pursuant to this chapter if the court believes that the minor could benefit from that appointment.  2. The court may not appoint an attorney as a guardian ad litem or an advocate for the best interests of a protected minor or proposed protected minor unless:  (a) The court believes that an attorney who represents the protected minor or proposed protected minor is unable to provide information which is required by the court to make a determination on the best interests of the minor;  (b) No volunteer is available to serve as an advocate; or  (c) Extraordinary circumstances exist in which an attorney may assist the court as an advocate.  3. A guardian ad litem or an advocate for the best interests of a protected minor or proposed protected minor who is appointed pursuant to subsection 1:  (a) Is an officer of the court;  (b) Does not represent the protected minor or proposed protected minor;  (c) Shall not offer legal advice;  (d) Is not a party to the case;  (e) Shall advocate for the best interests of the protected minor or proposed protected minor;   (f) Shall provide information to the court in accordance with applicable court rule; and  (g) Shall serve until relieved of that duty by court order.  4. A guardian ad litem or an advocate for the best interests of a protected minor or proposed protected minor is entitled to reasonable compensation from the estate of the protected minor or proposed protected minor. If the protected minor or proposed protected minor is indigent, the court may order such compensation to be paid by the county. If the court finds that a person has unnecessarily or unreasonably caused the appointment of a guardian ad litem or an advocate for the best interests of a protected minor or proposed protected minor, the court may order the person to pay to the estate of the protected minor or proposed protected minor all or part of the expenses associated with the appointment of the guardian ad litem or advocate for the best interests of the protected minor or proposed protected minor.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 820)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.046 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.046 - Appointment and duties of investigators; payment of expenses associated with investigation in certain circumstances.

  1. Upon filing of the petition, or any time thereafter, the court may appoint one or more investigators to:  (a) Locate persons who perform services needed by the proposed protected minor and other public and private resources available to the proposed protected minor.  (b) Determine any competing interests in the appointment of a guardian.  (c) Investigate allegations or claims which affect a proposed protected minor.  (d) Investigate the suitability of a proposed guardian to provide for the basic needs of a proposed protected minor, including, without limitation, food, clothing, shelter, medical care and education.  (e) Locate relatives of the proposed protected minor who are within the second degree of consanguinity.  2. An investigator may be an employee of the court or a person retained under contract with the court.  3. An investigator shall file with the court and parties a report concerning the scope of the appointment of the guardian and any special powers which a guardian would need to assist the proposed protected minor.  4. If the court finds that a person has unnecessarily or unreasonably caused the investigation, the court may order the person to pay to the court all or part of the expenses associated with the investigation.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 821)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.047 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.047 - Issuance of citation upon filing of petition for appointment of guardian; persons required to be served; filing of affidavit of service.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 159A.0475, 159A.049, 159A.052 and 159A.053, upon the filing of a petition under NRS 159A.044, the clerk shall issue a citation setting forth a time and place for the hearing and directing the persons or care provider referred to in subsection 2 to appear and show cause why a guardian should not be appointed for the proposed protected minor.  2. A citation issued under subsection 1, together with a copy of the petition filed under NRS 159A.044, must be served upon:  (a) A proposed protected minor who is 14 years of age or older, regardless of whether the proposed protected minor is considered to have the capacity to understand or appreciate the contents of the citation and petition;  (b) All known relatives of the proposed protected minor who are:  (1) Fourteen years of age or older; and  (2) Within the second degree of consanguinity;  (c) The parents and custodian of the proposed protected minor;  (d) Any person or officer of a care provider having the care, custody or control of the proposed protected minor;  (e) The proposed guardian, if the petitioner is not the proposed guardian; and  (f) The Director of the Department of Health and Human Services if the proposed protected minor has received or is receiving any benefits from Medicaid.  3. A person who serves notice upon a proposed protected minor pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 2 shall file with the court an affidavit stating that he or she served notice upon the proposed protected minor in accordance with the provisions of NRS 159A.0475.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 821, 3902)