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NV Rev Stat § 159A.186 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.186 - Additional limitation governing removal; considerations for court in determining best interests of protected minor; removal of guardian.

  1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the court shall not remove the guardian or appoint another person as guardian unless the court finds that removal of the guardian or appointment of another person as guardian is in the best interests of the protected minor.  2. For the purposes of this section in determining the best interests of the protected minor, the court shall consider, without limitation:  (a) The ability of the present guardian to provide for the basic needs of the protected minor, including, without limitation, food, shelter, clothing and medical care;  (b) The safety of the home in which the protected minor is residing;  (c) The length of time that the protected minor has been in the care of the present guardian;  (d) The current well-being of the protected minor, including whether the protected minor is prospering in the environment being provided by the present guardian;  (e) The emotional bond existing between the present guardian and the protected minor;  (f) If the person petitioning the court to replace the present guardian was previously removed from the care, custody or guardianship of the protected minor:  (1) The level of participation before the petition was filed by the petitioner in the welfare of the protected minor; and  (2) If applicable, whether the petitioner has received instruction in parenting, participated in a program of rehabilitation or undergone counseling for any problem or conduct that the court, in appointing the present guardian, considered as an indication of the previous unfitness of the petitioner; and  (g) The mental and physical health of the present guardian.  3. The court may remove the guardian of a protected minor or appoint another person as guardian if the guardian files a petition to resign his or her position as guardian.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 859)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.187 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.187 - Appointment of successor guardian upon death or removal of existing guardian.

  1. When a guardian dies or is removed by order of the court, the court, upon the court’s own motion or upon a petition filed by any interested person, may appoint another guardian in the same manner and subject to the same requirements as are provided by law for an original appointment of a guardian.  2. If a guardian of the person is appointed for a protected minor pursuant to this section, the protected minor must be served with the petition. If the protected minor does not object to the appointment, the protected minor is not required to attend the hearing.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 859)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.1871 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.1871 - Appointment of successor guardian immediately or upon designated event.

  1. The court at any time may appoint a successor guardian to serve immediately or when a designated event occurs.  2. A person entitled under NRS 159A.044 to petition the court to appoint a guardian may petition the court to appoint a successor guardian.  3. A successor guardian appointed to serve when a designated event occurs may act as guardian when:  (a) The event occurs; and  (b) The successor has taken the official oath and filed a bond as provided in this chapter, and letters of guardianship have been issued.  4. A successor guardian has the predecessor’s powers unless otherwise provided by the court.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 1244)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.1873 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.1873 - Petition tendering resignation.

  1. A guardian of the person, of the estate, or of the person and the estate, may file with the court a petition tendering the resignation of the guardian.  2. If the guardian files a petition to resign, the court shall serve notice upon any person entitled to notice pursuant to NRS 159A.047.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 859)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.1875 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.1875 - Approval of resignation of guardian of person.

  1. Before the court approves the resignation of a guardian of the person and discharges the guardian, the court shall appoint a successor guardian.  2. If a protected minor has more than one guardian, the court may approve the resignation of one of the guardians if the remaining guardian or guardians are qualified to act alone.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 860)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.1877 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.1877 - Resignation of guardian of estate: Accounting required before approval; sanctions for failure to file accounting; acceptance when estate has more than one guardian; court order.

  1. Before the court approves the resignation of a guardian of the estate and discharges the guardian, the court shall require the guardian to submit, on the date set for the hearing, an accounting of the estate through the end of the term.  2. If the guardian fails to file such an accounting, the court may impose sanctions upon the guardian.  3. If an estate has more than one guardian, the court may accept the resignation of one of the guardians if the remaining guardian or guardians are qualified to act alone. The court may waive the requirement of filing the accounting if the remaining guardian or guardians are:  (a) Required to file the annual accounting, if applicable; and  (b) Responsible for any discrepancies in the accounting.  4. Upon approval of the accounting, if any is required, and appointment of a successor guardian, the court may approve the resignation of a guardian and order the discharge of his or her duties.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 860)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.1905 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.1905 - Petition for termination or modification; appointment of attorney to represent protected minor; burden of proof; issuance of citation; penalties for not filing petition in good faith.

  1. A protected minor, the guardian or another person may petition the court for the termination or modification of a guardianship. The petition must state or contain:  (a) The name and address of the petitioner.  (b) The relationship of the petitioner to the protected minor.  (c) The name, age and address of the protected minor, if the protected minor is not the petitioner, or the date of death of the protected minor if the protected minor is deceased.  (d) The name and address of the guardian, if the guardian is not the petitioner.  (e) The reason for termination or modification.  (f) Whether the termination or modification is sought for a guardianship of the person, of the estate, or of the person and estate.  (g) A general description and the value of the remaining property of the protected minor and the proposed disposition of that property.  2. Upon the filing of the petition, the court shall appoint an attorney to represent the protected minor if:  (a) The protected minor is unable to retain an attorney; or  (b) The court determines that the appointment is necessary to protect the interests of the protected minor.  3. The petitioner has the burden of proof to show by clear and convincing evidence that the termination or modification of the guardianship of the person, of the estate, or of the person and estate is in the best interests of the protected minor.  4. The court shall issue a citation requiring all interested persons to appear and show cause why termination or modification of the guardianship should not be granted. The court shall serve the citation on the guardian and the petitioner. The petitioner shall serve the citation on all interested persons.  5. If the court finds that the petitioner did not file a petition for termination or modification in good faith or in furtherance of the best interests of the protected minor, the court may:  (a) Disallow the petitioner from petitioning the court for attorney’s fees from the estate of the protected minor; and  (b) Impose sanctions on the petitioner in an amount sufficient to reimburse the estate of the protected minor for all or part of the expenses and for any other pecuniary losses which are incurred by the estate of the protected minor and associated with the petition.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 860, 2562)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.1915 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.1915 - Termination of guardianship before emancipation of protected minor; burden of proof.

  1. If, before a protected minor is emancipated, a parent of the protected minor petitions the court for the termination of a guardianship of the protected minor, the parent has the burden of proof to show by clear and convincing evidence that:  (a) There has been a material change of circumstances since the time the guardianship was created. The parent must show that, as part of the change of circumstances, the parent has been restored to suitability as described in NRS 159A.061.  (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the welfare of the protected minor would be substantially enhanced by the termination of the guardianship and the placement of the protected minor with the parent.  2. If the parent consented to the guardianship when it was created, the parent is required to make only that showing set forth in paragraph (a) of subsection 1.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 862)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.192 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.192 - Termination of temporary guardianship.

  1. If a temporary guardianship is terminated and a petition for a general guardianship has not been filed:  (a) The temporary guardian shall immediately turn over all of the protected minor’s property to the protected minor; or  (b) If the temporary guardian is awaiting certification from the appropriate authority acknowledging that the guardian has no further liability for taxes on the estate, the temporary guardian shall seek approval from the court to maintain possession of all or a portion of the protected minor’s property.  2. If a temporary guardianship is terminated and a petition for general guardianship has been filed, the temporary guardian of the estate may:  (a) Continue possessing the protected minor’s property; and  (b) Perform the duties of guardian for not more than 90 days after the temporary guardianship is terminated or until the court appoints another temporary or general guardian.  3. If the death of a protected minor causes the termination of a temporary guardianship before the hearing on a general guardianship:  (a) The temporary guardian of the estate may:  (1) Continue possessing the protected minor’s property; and  (2) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, perform the duties of guardian for not more than 90 days after the date of the termination of the temporary guardianship or until the court appoints a personal representative of the estate, if any. If the temporary guardian is awaiting certification from the appropriate authority acknowledging that the guardian has no further liability for taxes on the estate and it will take longer than 90 days after the date of the termination of the temporary guardianship to receive such certification, the temporary guardian must seek approval from the court to maintain possession of all or a portion of the protected minor’s property until certification is received.  (b) If no personal representative has been appointed pursuant to chapter 138 or 139 of NRS, the temporary guardian shall pay all of the final expenses and outstanding debts of the protected minor to the extent possible using the assets in the possession of the temporary guardian.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 862)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.193 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.193 - Winding up affairs.

  1. The guardian of the estate is entitled to retain possession of the protected minor’s property already in the control of the guardian and is authorized to perform the duties of the guardian to wind up the affairs of the guardianship:  (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), (c) or (d), for not more than 180 days or a period that is reasonable and necessary as determined by the court after the termination of the guardianship;  (b) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (d), for not more than 90 days after the date of the appointment of a personal representative of the estate of a deceased protected minor;  (c) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (d), for not more than 90 days after the date of the appointment of a successor trustee of a trust of the deceased protected minor and upon request by the trustee; or  (d) Upon approval of the court, for more than 180 days or 90 days, as applicable, if the guardian is awaiting certification from the appropriate authority acknowledging that the guardian has no further liability for taxes on the estate.  2. To wind up the affairs of the guardianship, the guardian shall:  (a) Pay all expenses of administration of the guardianship estate, including those incurred in winding up the affairs of the guardianship.  (b) Complete the performance of any contractual obligations incurred by the guardianship estate.  (c) With prior approval of the court, continue any activity that:  (1) The guardian believes is appropriate and necessary; or  (2) Was commenced before the termination of the guardianship.  (d) If the guardianship is terminated for a reason other than the death of the protected minor, examine and allow and pay, or reject, all claims presented to the guardian before the termination of the guardianship for obligations incurred before the termination.  3. If the assets are transferred to a personal representative or a successor trustee as provided for in paragraphs (b) and (c) of subsection 1, the court may authorize the guardian to retain sufficient assets to pay any anticipated expenses and taxes of the guardianship estate.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 863)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.195 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.195 - Disposition of claims of creditor after termination of guardianship by death of protected minor.

  1. If the guardianship is terminated by reason of the death of the protected minor:  (a) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 159A.197, the guardian shall report to the personal representative claims which are presented to the guardian, or which have been presented to the guardian but have not been paid, except those incurred in paying the expenses of administration of the guardianship estate and in winding up the affairs of the guardianship estate.  (b) Claims which have been allowed by the guardian, but not paid, must be paid by the personal representative in the course of probate in the priority provided by law for payment of claims against a decedent, and shall have the same effect and priority as a judgment against a decedent.  (c) Claims which have been presented and not allowed or rejected must be acted upon by the personal representative in the same manner as other claims against a decedent.  2. The personal representative must be substituted as the party in interest for the guardian in any action commenced or which may be commenced by the creditor pursuant to NRS 159A.107, including summary determination, on any claim rejected by the guardian.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 863)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.197 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.197 - Delivery of physical possession of property of protected minor; petition to modify title to such property; handling property of deceased protected minor.

  1. After the winding up of the affairs of the guardianship, the guardian shall deliver physical possession of all of the protected minor’s property to the protected minor, the personal representative or the successor guardian, as the case may be, and obtain a receipt of the delivery of the property.  2. Before the guardian delivers physical possession of the protected minor’s property to the personal representative and upon sufficient evidence of prior title, the guardian may petition the court to have the title to the property modified, on a pro rata basis, to reflect the manner in which title was held before the guardianship was established so that the property is distributed to the intended beneficiary or former joint owner of the property.  3. If the guardianship has terminated by reason of the death of the protected minor, the court, by order, may authorize the guardian to handle the deceased protected minor’s property in the same manner as authorized by NRS 146.070 or 146.080, if the gross value of the property, less encumbrances, and less fees, costs and expenses that are approved by the court, remaining in the hands of the guardian does not exceed the amount authorized pursuant to NRS 146.070 or 146.080.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 864)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.199 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.199 - Discharge of guardian; exoneration of bond; order of discharge.

  1. Upon the filing of receipts and vouchers showing compliance with the orders of the court in winding up the affairs of the guardianship, the court shall enter an order discharging the guardian and exonerating the bond of the guardian.  2. A guardian is not relieved of liability for his or her term as guardian until an order of discharge is entered and filed with the court.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 864)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.19905 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.19905 - Time period for which certain records are required to be maintained.

A guardian shall maintain all records and documents for each protected minor whom the guardian has authority over for a period of not less than 7 years after the court terminates the guardianship and shall maintain all financial records related to the guardianship for a period of not less than 7 years after the date of the last financial transaction.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 864)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.203 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.203 - Delivering property or paying obligations to foreign guardian.

  1. Where a guardian of the estate for a nonresident has not been appointed in this State, but the nonresident has a foreign guardian and a person within this State is indebted to such nonresident or such nonresident has property within this State that is capable of being removed and which is on deposit with or in the possession of a resident of this State, and such property is not subject to a mortgage, pledge, lien or other encumbrance restricting removal of the property from this State, the person in possession of the property may deliver such property or the person indebted may pay such debt, to the foreign guardian. The delivery of such property or the payment of such debt is, to the extent of such delivery or payment, a release and discharge with respect to such property or debt.  2. The court may require such foreign guardian to post a bond in the same manner as required of a resident guardian and may enter such orders as are necessary to protect secured creditors of the protected minor and unsecured creditors of the protected minor who are residents of this State.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 864)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.205 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.205 - Appointment of short-term guardianship for minor child by parent: When authorized; content of written instrument; term; termination.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this section or NRS 127.045, a parent, without the approval of a court, may appoint in writing a short-term guardianship for an unmarried minor child if the parent has legal custody of the minor child.  2. The appointment of a short-term guardianship is effective for a minor who is 14 years of age or older only if the minor provides written consent to the guardianship.  3. The appointment of a short-term guardian does not affect the rights of the other parent of the minor.  4. A parent shall not appoint a short-term guardian for a minor child if the minor child has another parent:  (a) Whose parental rights have not been terminated;  (b) Whose whereabouts are known; and  (c) Who is willing and able to make and carry out daily child care decisions concerning the minor,  unless the other parent of the minor child provides written consent to the appointment.  5. The written instrument appointing a short-term guardian becomes effective immediately upon execution and must include, without limitation:  (a) The date on which the guardian is appointed;  (b) The name of the parent who appointed the guardian, the name of the minor child for whom the guardian is appointed and the name of the person who is appointed as the guardian; and  (c) The signature of the parent and the guardian in the presence of a notary public acknowledging the appointment of the guardian. The parent and guardian are not required to sign and acknowledge the instrument in the presence of the other.  6. The short-term guardian appointed pursuant to this section serves as guardian of the minor for 6 months, unless the written instrument appointing the guardian specifies a shorter term or specifies that the guardianship is to terminate upon the happening of an event that occurs sooner than 6 months.  7. Only one written instrument appointing a short-term guardian for the minor child may be effective at any given time.  8. The appointment of a short-term guardian pursuant to this section:  (a) May be terminated by an instrument in writing signed by either parent if that parent has not been deprived of the legal custody of the minor.  (b) Is terminated by any order of a court of competent jurisdiction that appoints a guardian.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 865)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.215 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.215 - Guardian of person of minor child of member of Armed Forces.

  1. A member of the Armed Forces of the United States, a reserve component thereof or the National Guard may, by written instrument and without the approval of a court, appoint any adult residing in this State who is not incapacitated as the guardian of the person of a minor child who is a dependent of that member. The instrument must be:  (a) Executed by both parents if living, not divorced and having legal custody of the child, otherwise by the parent having legal custody; and  (b) Acknowledged in the same manner as a deed.  If both parents do not execute the instrument, the executing parent shall send by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the other parent at his or her last known address, a copy of the instrument and a notice of the provisions of subsection 3.  2. The instrument must contain a provision setting forth the:  (a) Branch of the Armed Forces;  (b) Unit of current assignment;  (c) Current rank or grade; and  (d) Social security number or service number,  of the parent who is the member.  3. The appointment of a guardian pursuant to this section:  (a) May be terminated by a written instrument signed by either parent of the child if that parent has not been deprived of his or her parental rights to the child; and  (b) Is terminated by any order of a court.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 865, 3921)