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NV Rev Stat § 159.2021 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.2021 - Proceedings in more than one state.

Except for a petition for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency, if a petition for the appointment of a guardian is filed in this State and in another state and neither petition has been dismissed or withdrawn, the following rules apply:  1. If the court of this State has jurisdiction under NRS 159.1991 to 159.2029, inclusive, it may proceed with the case unless a court of another state acquires jurisdiction under provisions similar to NRS 159.1991 to 159.2029, inclusive, before the appointment.  2. If the court of this State does not have jurisdiction under NRS 159.1991 to 159.2029, inclusive, whether at the time the petition is filed or at any time before the appointment or issuance of the order, the court shall stay the proceeding and communicate with the court of the other state. If the court of the other state has jurisdiction, the court of this State shall dismiss the petition unless the court of the other state determines that the court of this State is a more appropriate forum.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1642)
NV Rev Stat § 159.2023 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.2023 - Transfer of jurisdiction of guardianship to another state.

  1. A guardian appointed in this State may petition the court to transfer the jurisdiction of the guardianship to another state. Notice of the petition must be given to the persons that would be entitled to notice of a petition in this State for the appointment of a guardian.  2. The court shall issue an order provisionally granting the petition to transfer a guardianship and shall direct the guardian or other interested party to petition for guardianship in the other state if the court finds that:  (a) The protected person is physically present in, or is reasonably expected to move permanently to, the other state;  (b) An objection to the transfer has not been made or, if an objection has been made, the objector has not established that the transfer would be contrary to the interests of the protected person; and  (c) The plans for care and services for the protected person in the other state are reasonable and sufficient.  3. The court shall issue a final order confirming the transfer and terminating the guardianship upon a petition for termination pursuant to NRS 159.1905 or 159.191 and filing of a provisional order accepting the proceeding from the court to which the proceeding is to be transferred.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1642)
NV Rev Stat § 159.2024 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.2024 - Transfer of jurisdiction of guardianship or conservatorship from another state to this State.

  1. To transfer jurisdiction of a guardianship or conservatorship to this State, the guardian, conservator or other interested party must petition the court of this State for guardianship pursuant to NRS 159.1991 to 159.2029, inclusive, to accept guardianship in this State. The petition must include a certified copy of the other state’s provisional order of transfer and proof that the protected person is physically present in, or is reasonably expected to move permanently to, this State.  2. The court shall issue a provisional order granting a petition filed under subsection 1, unless:  (a) An objection is made and the objector establishes that transfer of the proceeding would be contrary to the interests of the protected person; or  (b) The guardian or petitioner is not qualified for appointment as a guardian in this State pursuant to NRS 159.0613.  3. The court shall issue a final order granting guardianship upon filing of a final order issued by the other state terminating proceedings in that state and transferring the proceedings to this State.  4. Not later than 90 days after the issuance of a final order accepting transfer of a guardianship or conservatorship, the court shall determine whether the guardianship or conservatorship needs to be modified to conform to the laws of this State.  5. In granting a petition under this section, the court shall recognize a guardianship or conservatorship order from the other state, including the determination of the incapacity of the protected person and the appointment of the guardian or conservator.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1643; A 2015, 2368, 2510; 2017, 886)
NV Rev Stat § 159.2025 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.2025 - Registration of guardianship orders issued in another state.

If a guardian has been appointed in another state and a petition for the appointment of a guardian is not pending in this State, the guardian appointed in the other state, after giving notice to the appointing court of an intent to register and the reason for registration, may register the guardianship order in this State by filing as a foreign judgment in a court, in any appropriate county of this State:  1. Certified copies of the order and letters of office; and  2. A copy of the guardian’s driver’s license, passport, permanent resident card, tribal identification card or other valid photo identification card in a sealed envelope.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1643; A 2017, 93, 1624, 2273)
NV Rev Stat § 159.2027 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.2027 - Effect of registration of guardianship orders issued in another state.

  1. Upon registration of a guardianship, the guardian may exercise in this State all powers authorized in the order of appointment except as prohibited under the laws of this State, including maintaining actions and proceedings in this State and, if the guardian is not a resident of this State, subject to any conditions imposed upon nonresident parties.  2. A court of this State may grant any relief available under NRS 159.1991 to 159.2029, inclusive, and other law of this State to enforce a registered order.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1643)
NV Rev Stat § 159.203 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.203 - 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 person and unsecured creditors of the protected person who are residents of this state.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 434)
NV Rev Stat § 159.305 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.305 - Petition alleging that person disposed of money of protected person or has evidence of interest of protected person in or to property.

  1. If a guardian, interested person, protected person or proposed protected person petitions the court upon oath alleging:  (a) That a person has or is suspected to have concealed, converted to his or her own use, conveyed away or otherwise disposed of any money, good, chattel or effect of the protected person; or  (b) That the person has in his or her possession or knowledge any deed, conveyance, bond, contract or other writing which contains evidence of, or tends to disclose the right, title or interest of the protected person or proposed protected person in or to, any real or personal property, or any claim or demand,  the judge may cause the person to be cited to appear before the district court to answer, upon oath, upon the matter of the petition.  2. If the person cited does not reside in the county where letters of guardianship have been issued pursuant to NRS 159.075, the person may be cited and examined before the district court of the county where the person resides, or before the court that issued the citation. Each party to the petition may produce witnesses, and such witnesses may be examined by either party.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1759)
NV Rev Stat § 159.315 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.315 - Order of court upon findings concerning allegations that person disposed of money of protected person or proposed protected person or has evidence of interest of protected person or proposed protected person in or to property; nonappearance or noncompliance by person cited; effect of order.

  1. If the court finds, after examination of a person cited pursuant to NRS 159.305, that the person has committed an act:  (a) Set forth in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 159.305, the court may order the person to return the asset or the value of the asset to the guardian of the estate; or  (b) Set forth in paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 159.305, the court may order the person to return the asset or provide information concerning the location of the asset to the guardian of the estate.  2. The court may hold a person who is cited pursuant to NRS 159.305 in contempt of court and deal with the person accordingly if the person:  (a) Refuses to appear and submit to examination or to testify regarding the matter complained of in the petition; or  (b) Fails to comply with an order of the court issued pursuant to subsection 1.  3. An order of the court pursuant to subsection 1 is prima facie evidence of the right of the proposed protected person or the estate of the protected person to the asset described in the order in any action that may be brought for the recovery thereof, and any judgment recovered therein must be double the value of the asset, and damages in addition thereof equal to the value of such property.  4. If the person who is cited pursuant to NRS 159.305 appears and, upon consideration of the petition, the court finds that the person is not liable or responsible to the proposed protected person or the estate of the protected person, the court may order:  (a) The proposed protected person or the estate of the protected person to pay the attorney’s fees and costs of the respondent; or  (b) If the court finds that the petitioner unnecessarily or unreasonably filed the petition, the petitioner personally to pay the attorney’s fees and costs of the respondent.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1759; A 2017, 886)
NV Rev Stat § 159.327 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.327 - Short title.

NRS 159.327 and 159.328 may be cited as the Protected Persons’ Bill of Rights.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 2532)
NV Rev Stat § 159.329 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.329 - Duties of courts.

Each court shall:  1. Make the Protected Persons’ Bill of Rights readily available to the public;  2. Maintain a copy of the Protected Persons’ Bill of Rights in the court for reproduction and distribution to the public; and  3. Ensure that the Protected Persons’ Bill of Rights is posted:  (a) In a conspicuous place, in at least 12-point type, in the court; and  (b) On the Internet website of the court.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 2533)
NV Rev Stat § 159.331 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.331 - "Relative" defined.

As used in NRS 159.331 to 159.338, inclusive, "relative" means a parent, child or sibling of a protected person.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 2546)
NV Rev Stat § 159.334 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.334 - Imposition of certain restrictions on communication, visitation or interaction between protected person and relative or person of natural affection before issuance of order.

  1. Before issuing an order pursuant to NRS 159.333, a court shall consider imposing any restrictions on communication, visitation or interaction between a protected person and a relative or person of natural affection in the following order of preference:  (a) Placing reasonable time, manner or place restrictions on communication, visitation or interaction between the protected person and the relative or person of natural affection based on the history between the protected person and the relative or person of natural affection or the wishes of the protected person;  (b) Requiring that any communication, visitation or interaction between the protected person and the relative or person of natural affection be supervised; and  (c) Denying communication, visitation or interaction between the protected person and the relative or person of natural affection.  2. If the court determines that the relative or person of natural affection poses a threat to the protected person, the court may order supervised communication, visitation or interaction pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 before denying any communication, visitation or interaction.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 2548)
NV Rev Stat § 159.335 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.335 - Petition for certain relief upon reasonable belief of abuse of discretion or violation of court order by guardian.

  1. If any person, including, without limitation, a protected person, reasonably believes that a guardian has committed an abuse of discretion in making a determination pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 or subsection 3 of NRS 159.332 or has violated a court order issued pursuant to NRS 159.333, the person may petition the court to:  (a) Require the guardian to grant the relative or person of natural affection access to the protected person;  (b) Restrict or further restrict the access of the relative or person of natural affection to the protected person;  (c) Modify the duties of the guardian; or  (d) Remove the guardian pursuant to NRS 159.185.  2. A guardian who violates any provision of NRS 159.331 to 159.338, inclusive, is subject to removal pursuant to NRS 159.185.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 2549)
NV Rev Stat § 159.336 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.336 - Hearing on petition for restricted communication, visitation or interaction between protected person and relative or person of natural affection or petition for relief; emergency hearing required in certain circumstances.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a court shall schedule a hearing on a petition filed pursuant to NRS 159.333 or 159.335 not later than 63 days after the date the petition is filed.  2. If a petition filed pursuant to NRS 159.333 or 159.335 states that the health of the protected person is in significant decline or that the death of the protected person might be imminent, the court shall issue an order for an emergency hearing and conduct the emergency hearing as soon as practicable but not later than 7 days after the date the petition is filed.  3. If a court issues an order for an emergency hearing pursuant to subsection 2, the court may order supervised communication, visitation or interaction between the protected person and the relative or person of natural affection before the hearing.  4. Notice of the hearing, a copy of the petition and a copy of any order issued pursuant to subsection 2, if applicable, must be personally served upon the protected person and any person against whom the petition is filed. Nothing in this section affects the right of the protected person to appear and be heard in the proceedings.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 2549)
NV Rev Stat § 159.337 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.337 - Burden of proof.

In a proceeding held pursuant to NRS 159.331 to 159.338, inclusive:  1. The guardian has the burden of proof if he or she:  (a) Petitions the court to restrict the ability of a relative or person of natural affection to communicate, visit or interact with a protected person pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 159.333;  (b) Petitions the court to modify or rescind an order pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 159.333; or  (c) Opposes a petition filed pursuant to NRS 159.335.  2. A relative or person of natural affection has the burden of proof if he or she petitions the court to modify or rescind an order pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 159.333.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 2549)
NV Rev Stat § 159.338 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.338 - Attorney’s fees and sanctions.

  1. In a proceeding held pursuant to NRS 159.331 to 159.338, inclusive, if the court finds that:  (a) A petition was filed frivolously or in bad faith, the court shall award attorney’s fees to the party opposing the petition.  (b) A guardian is in contempt of court or has acted frivolously or in bad faith in prohibiting or restricting communication, visitation or interaction between the relative or person of natural affection and the protected person, the court may:  (1) Award attorney’s fees to the prevailing party; and  (2) Impose sanctions against the guardian.  2. Any attorney’s fees awarded pursuant to this section must not be paid by the protected person or the estate of the protected person.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 2550)
NV Rev Stat § 159.339 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.339 - Assumption of jurisdiction by court of trust of which protected person is beneficiary.

  1. If the inventory filed pursuant to NRS 159.085 includes the existence of a trust of which the protected person is currently a beneficiary who is receiving or is entitled to receive distributions, the trustee must be served with a copy of the inventory for the purpose of alerting the trustee that the court may assume jurisdiction of the trust pursuant to this section or that supervision of the trust may be transferred to the court pursuant to NRS 164.130.  2. The guardian of the protected person or attorney of the protected person may demand a copy of the trust and an accounting of the assets of the trust from the trustee. Such a demand must be served on the trustee and all parties and include notice that failure to comply with the demand may result in the court assuming jurisdiction of the trust.   3. If the trustee fails to comply with the demand made pursuant to subsection 2 within 30 days after being served with the demand, the guardian of the protected person or attorney of the protected person may petition the court to assume jurisdiction of the trust. Such a petition must be served on the trustee and all parties.  4. Not later than 30 days after being served with a petition pursuant to subsection 3, the trustee may object to the court assuming jurisdiction of the trust. If no objection is filed or if the court does not find good cause as to why it should not assume jurisdiction of the trust, the court may assume jurisdiction of the trust.  5. Not later than 30 days after the court assumes jurisdiction of the trust pursuant to this section or supervision of the trust is transferred to the court pursuant to NRS 164.130, the trustee shall file a copy of the trust and an accounting of the assets of the trust with the court.  6. The provisions of chapters 162 to 167, inclusive, of NRS apply to a trust of which a court has jurisdiction.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 1234)
NV Rev Stat § 159.3395 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.3395 - Protected person or attorney entitled to copies of accountings for trust created by or for benefit of protected person; submission of trust to jurisdiction of court.

A protected person or his or her attorney is entitled to receive copies of any accountings relating to any trusts created by or for the benefit of the protected person. A protected person may submit any trust to the jurisdiction of a court if:  1. The protected person, his or her spouse, or both the protected person and his or her spouse are grantors and sole beneficiaries of the income of the trust; or  2. The trust was created at the discretion of or with the consent of a court.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 2552)
NV Rev Stat § 159.341 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.341 - State Guardianship Compliance Office: Creation; State Guardianship Compliance Officer.

  1. The State Guardianship Compliance Office is hereby created.  2. The State Guardianship Compliance Officer is:  (a) Appointed by the Supreme Court and serves at the pleasure of the Court; and  (b) Entitled to receive an annual salary set by the Supreme Court within the limits of legislative appropriations.  3. The State Guardianship Compliance Officer may hire two accountants and two investigators to provide auditing and investigative services to the district courts during the administration of guardianship proceedings pursuant to chapter 159 and 159A of NRS.  4. The State Guardianship Compliance Officer shall not act as a guardian for any protected person or protected minor.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 3901)
NV Rev Stat § 159.342 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.342 - Determination as to whether guardian has already been appointed upon application by person to be designated as guardian.

  1. If a guardian applies to a court to be designated as the guardian of a person, the court must determine whether a guardian has already been designated for the person by accessing the Nevada Lockbox established by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 225.360 in accordance with the provisions of NRS 225.380.  2. When determining whether a guardian has already been designated for the person, if the court determines that two or more different designations exist and each designation is valid, the most recent designation shall be deemed to be the controlling designation.  3. If the court determines that a guardian has already been designated for the person, the application for guardianship cannot proceed unless the court revokes the designation.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 4359)
NV Rev Stat § 159.343 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.343 - Appointment or extension of appointment of guardian of the person for protected person or proposed protected person seeking status as special immigrant juvenile.

  1. If a person includes a request that the court make the findings set forth in subsection 3 of NRS 3.2203 in a petition filed or motion made pursuant to this chapter, the court may appoint or extend the appointment of a guardian of the person for a protected person or proposed protected person seeking status as a special immigrant juvenile with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security if the protected person or proposed protected person:  (a) Is an unmarried person who is 18 years of age or older but less than 21 years of age; and  (b) Consents to the appointment or the extension of the appointment.  2. The appointment or the extension of the appointment of a guardian of the person pursuant to subsection 1 does not authorize the guardian to abrogate any rights that the protected person or proposed protected person may have pursuant to the laws of this State, including, without limitation, the right to make decisions regarding his or her medical treatment, education or residence, without the express consent of the protected person or proposed protected person.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 1148)