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NV Rev Stat § 159.0455 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.0455 - Appointment and duties of guardians ad litem.

  1. On or after the date of the filing of a petition to appoint a guardian:  (a) The court may, in any proceeding, appoint a person to represent the protected person or proposed protected person as a guardian ad litem if the court believes that the protected person or proposed protected person will benefit from the appointment and the services of the guardian ad litem will be beneficial in determining the best interests of the protected person or proposed protected person; and  (b) The guardian ad litem must represent the protected person or proposed protected person as a guardian ad litem until relieved of that duty by court order.  2. Upon the appointment of the guardian ad litem, the court shall set forth in the order of appointment the duties of the guardian ad litem.  3. If a court-approved volunteer advocate program for guardians ad litem has been established in a judicial district, a court may appoint a person who is not an attorney to represent a protected person or proposed protected person as a guardian ad litem. If such a program has been established, all volunteers participating in the program must complete appropriate training, as determined by relevant national or state sources or as approved by the Supreme Court or the district court in the judicial district, before being appointed to represent a protected person or proposed protected person.  4. A guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to this section is an officer of the court and is not a party to the case. A guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to this section shall not offer legal advice to the protected person or proposed protected person but shall:  (a) Advocate for the best interests of the protected person or proposed protected person in a manner that will enable the court to determine the action that will be the least restrictive and in the best interests of the protected person or proposed protected person; and  (b) Provide any information required by the court.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1758; A 2017, 2553)
NV Rev Stat § 159.046 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.046 - Appointment, duties and compensation of investigators.

  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 person and other public and private resources available to the proposed protected person.  (b) Determine any competing interests in the appointment of a guardian.  (c) Investigate allegations or claims which affect a protected person or proposed protected person.  2. An investigator may be an employee of a social service agency, family service officer of the court, public guardian, physician or other qualified person.  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 person.  4. An investigator who is appointed pursuant to this section is entitled to reasonable compensation from the estate of the proposed protected person. If the court finds that a person has unnecessarily or unreasonably caused the investigation, the court may order the person to pay to the estate of the proposed protected person all or part of the expenses associated with the investigation.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1932; A 2003, 1773)
NV Rev Stat § 159.047 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.047 - 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 159.0475, 159.0523 and 159.0525, upon the filing of a petition under NRS 159.044, 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 person.  2. A citation issued under subsection 1, together with a copy of the petition filed under NRS 159.044, must be served upon:  (a) The proposed protected person, regardless of whether the proposed protected person is considered to have the capacity to understand or appreciate the contents of the citation and petition;  (b) The spouse of the proposed protected person and all other known relatives of the proposed protected person 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 person;  (d) Any person or officer of a care provider having the care, custody or control of the proposed protected person;  (e) The proposed guardian, if the petitioner is not the proposed guardian;  (f) Any office of the Department of Veterans Affairs in this State if the proposed protected person is receiving any payments or benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs; and  (g) The Director of the Department of Health and Human Services if the proposed protected person has received or is receiving any benefits from Medicaid.  3. A person who serves notice upon a proposed protected person 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 person in accordance with the provisions of NRS 159.0475.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 414; A 1981, 1934; 1999, 1397; 2001, 870; 2003, 1774; 2013, 909; 2017, 872, 3902)
NV Rev Stat § 159.0475 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.0475 - Manner of serving citation.

  1. A copy of the citation issued pursuant to NRS 159.047, together with a copy of the petition filed under NRS 159.044, must be served:  (a) Except as otherwise ordered by the court, on a proposed protected person by personal service in the manner provided pursuant to the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure at least 10 days before the date set for the hearing; and  (b) On each person required to be served pursuant to NRS 159.047 other than a proposed protected person by:  (1) Certified mail, with a return receipt requested, at least 20 days before the hearing; or  (2) Personal service in the manner provided pursuant to the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure at least 10 days before the date set for the hearing.  2. If none of the persons on whom the citation and petition is to be served can, after due diligence, be served by certified mail or personal service, as applicable, and this fact is proven by affidavit to the satisfaction of the court, service of the citation must be made by publication in the manner provided by the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure. In all such cases, the citation must be published at least 20 days before the date set for the hearing.  3. A citation and petition need not be served on a person or an officer of the care provider who has signed the petition or a written waiver of service of the citation and petition or who makes a general appearance.  4. The court may find that notice is sufficient if:  (a) The citation and petition have been served by personal service on the proposed protected person and an affidavit of such service has been filed with the court pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 159.047;  (b) The citation and petition have been served by certified mail, with a return receipt requested, or by personal service on the care provider or public guardian required to be served pursuant to NRS 159.047; and  (c) At least one relative of the proposed protected person who is required to be served pursuant to NRS 159.047 has been served, as evidenced by the return receipt or the certificate of service. If the court finds that at least one relative of the proposed protected person has not received notice that is sufficient, the court will require the citation to be published pursuant to subsection 2.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 414; A 1981, 1935; 1995, 1077; 2003, 1775; 2013, 909; 2017, 3903)
NV Rev Stat § 159.048 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.048 - Contents of citation.

The citation issued pursuant to NRS 159.047 must state that the:  1. Proposed protected person may be adjudged to be incapacitated or of limited capacity and a guardian may be appointed for the proposed protected person;  2. Rights of the proposed protected person may be affected as specified in the petition;  3. Proposed protected person has the right to appear at the hearing and to oppose the petition; and  4. Proposed protected person has the right to be represented by an attorney, who may be appointed for the proposed protected person by the court if the proposed protected person is unable to retain one.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1931; A 2003, 1775; 2017, 3904)
NV Rev Stat § 159.0485 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.0485 - Appointment of attorney for proposed protected person.

  1. Upon the filing of a petition for the appointment of a guardian for a proposed protected person, the court shall appoint an attorney for the proposed protected person unless the proposed protected person wishes to retain or has already retained an attorney of his or her own choice.  2. The court shall:  (a) If the proposed protected person resides in a county that has a program for legal services for the indigent which provides legal services for protected persons and proposed protected persons and the program is able to accept the case, appoint an attorney who works for the organization operating the program to represent the proposed protected person. After such an appointment, if it is ascertained that the proposed protected person wishes to have another attorney represent him or her, the court shall appoint that attorney to represent the proposed protected person. An attorney appointed pursuant to this subsection shall represent the proposed protected person until relieved of the duty by court order.  (b) If the proposed protected person resides in a county that does not have a program for legal services for the indigent which provides legal services for protected persons and proposed protected persons, or if such a program exists but the program is unable to accept the case, the court shall determine whether the proposed protected person has the ability to pay the reasonable compensation and expenses of an attorney from his or her estate. If the proposed protected person:  (1) Has the ability to pay the reasonable compensation and expenses of an attorney, the court shall order an attorney to represent the proposed protected person and require such compensation and expenses of the attorney to be paid from the estate of the proposed protected person.   (2) Does not have the ability to pay the reasonable compensation and expenses of an attorney, the court may use the money retained pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a) of subsection 3 of NRS 247.305 to pay for an attorney to represent the proposed protected person.  3. If an attorney is appointed pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 2 and the proposed protected person has the ability to pay the compensation and expenses of an attorney, the organization operating the program for legal services may request that the court appoint a private attorney to represent the proposed protected person, to be paid by the proposed protected person.  4. 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 person or proposed protected person all or part of the expenses associated with the appointment of the attorney.  5. Any attorney who intends to seek compensation from the estate of the protected person or proposed protected person must follow the procedure established in NRS 159.344.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 1396; A 2003, 1776; 2009, 2521; 2013, 910; 2017, 873, 2554, 3904)
NV Rev Stat § 159.0486 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.0486 - Finding of vexatious litigant; sanctions.

  1. A court may find that a petitioner is a vexatious litigant if a person, other than the protected person:  (a) Files a petition which is without merit or intended to harass or annoy the guardian; and   (b) Has previously filed pleadings in a guardianship proceeding that were without merit or intended to harass or annoy the guardian.   2. If a court finds a person is a vexatious litigant pursuant to subsection 1, the court may impose sanctions on the petitioner in an amount sufficient to reimburse the estate of the protected person for all or part of the expenses incurred by the estate of the protected person to defend the petition, to respond to the petition and for any other pecuniary losses which are associated with the petition.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1639)
NV Rev Stat § 159.0487 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.0487 - Types of guardians.

Any court of competent jurisdiction may appoint:  1. Guardians of the person, of the estate, or of the person and estate for persons who are incapacitated whose home state is this State.  2. Guardians of the person or of the person and estate for persons who are incapacitated who, although not residents of this State, are physically present in this State and whose welfare requires such an appointment.  3. Guardians of the estate for nonresident persons who are incapacitated who have property within this State.  4. Special guardians.  5. Guardians ad litem.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 412; A 1981, 1934; 2003, 1771; 2009, 1648; 2017, 873, 3905)
NV Rev Stat § 159.0535 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.0535 - Attendance of proposed protected person at hearing.

  1. A proposed protected person who is found in this State must attend the hearing for the appointment of a guardian unless:  (a) A certificate signed by a physician or psychiatrist who is licensed to practice in this State or who is employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs specifically states the condition of the proposed protected person, the reasons why the proposed protected person is unable to appear in court and whether the attendance of the proposed protected person at the hearing would be detrimental to the physical or mental health of the proposed protected person;   (b) A certificate signed by any other person the court finds qualified to execute a certificate states the condition of the proposed protected person, the reasons why the proposed protected person is unable to appear in court and whether the attendance of the proposed protected person at the hearing would be detrimental to the physical or mental health of the proposed protected person; or  (c) The proposed protected person, through court-appointed or retained counsel, waives his or her appearance.  2. A proposed protected person found in this State who cannot attend the hearing for the appointment of a temporary, general or special guardian as set forth in a certificate pursuant to subsection 1 may appear by telephone or by videoconference or any other means that uses audio-video communication.  3. If the proposed protected person is not in this State, the proposed protected person must attend the hearing only if the court determines that the attendance of the proposed protected person is necessary in the interests of justice.  4. As used in this section, "audio-video communication" means communication by which a person is able to see, hear and communicate with another person in real time using electronic means.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1932; A 2003, 1781; 2009, 2522; 2013, 915; 2017, 875, 2555; 2019, 1238)
NV Rev Stat § 159.054 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.054 - Finding and order of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition; appointment of special or general guardian.

  1. If the court finds that the proposed protected person is not incapacitated and is not in need of a guardian, the court shall dismiss the petition.  2. If the court finds that the proposed protected person is of limited capacity and is in need of a special guardian, the court shall enter an order accordingly and specify the powers and duties of the special guardian.  3. If the court finds that appointment of a general guardian is required, the court shall appoint a general guardian of the person, estate, or person and estate of the proposed protected person.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1932; A 2003, 1781; 2017, 876, 3905)
NV Rev Stat § 159.055 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.055 - Burden of proof; order appointing guardian; notice of entry of order.

  1. The petitioner has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the appointment of a guardian of the person, of the estate, or of the person and estate is necessary.  2. If it appears to the court that the allegations of the petition are sufficient and that a guardian should be appointed for the proposed protected person, the court shall enter an order appointing a guardian. The order must:  (a) Specify whether the guardian appointed is guardian of the person, of the estate, of the person and estate or a special guardian;  (b) Specify whether the proposed protected person is a resident or nonresident of this State;  (c) Specify the amount of the bond to be executed and filed by the guardian; and  (d) Designate the names and addresses, so far as may be determined, of:  (1) The relatives of the proposed protected person upon whom notice must be served pursuant to NRS 159.047; and  (2) Any other interested person.  3. A notice of entry of the court order must be sent to:  (a) The relatives of the proposed protected person upon whom notice must be served pursuant to NRS 159.047; and  (b) Any other interested person.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 415; A 1981, 1936; 2003, 1781; 2017, 876)
NV Rev Stat § 159.057 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.057 - Appointment of guardian for two or more proposed protected persons; powers, duties and termination of such guardianships.

  1. Where the appointment of a guardian is sought for two or more proposed protected persons who are children of a common parent, parent and child or married couple, it is not necessary that separate petitions, bonds and other papers be filed with respect to each proposed protected person or protected persons.  2. If a guardian is appointed for such protected persons, the guardian:  (a) Shall keep separate accounts of the estate of each protected person;  (b) May make investments for each protected person;  (c) May compromise and settle claims against one or more protected persons; and  (d) May sell, lease, mortgage or otherwise manage the property of one or more protected persons.  3. The guardianship may be terminated with respect to less than all the protected persons in the same manner as provided by law with respect to a guardianship of a single protected person.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 415; A 2003, 1782; 2017, 786)
NV Rev Stat § 159.0592 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.0592 - Court may require guardian to complete training.

As a condition of the appointment of a guardian, the court may require the guardian to complete any available training concerning guardianships that the court determines appropriate.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 904)
NV Rev Stat § 159.0593 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.0593 - Determination of whether proposed protected person is prohibited from possessing firearm under federal law.

  1. If the court orders a general guardian appointed for a proposed protected person, the court shall determine, by clear and convincing evidence, whether the proposed protected person is a person with a mental defect who is prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 922(d)(4) or (g)(4). If a court makes a finding pursuant to this section that the proposed protected person is a person with a mental defect, the court shall include the finding in the order appointing the guardian and cause, within 5 business days after issuing the order, a record of the order to be transmitted to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History, along with a statement indicating that the record is being transmitted for inclusion in each appropriate database of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.  2. As used in this section:  (a) "National Instant Criminal Background Check System" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 179A.062.  (b) "Person with a mental defect" means a person who, as a result of marked subnormal intelligence, mental illness, incapacitation, condition or disease:  (1) Is a danger to himself or herself or others; or   (2) Lacks the capacity to contract or manage his or her own affairs.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2490; A 2015, 1805; 2017, 3905)
NV Rev Stat § 159.0594 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.0594 - Determination of whether proposed protected person lacks mental capacity to vote.

  1. A protected person retains his or her right to vote unless the court specifically finds by clear and convincing evidence that the protected person lacks the mental capacity to vote because he or she cannot communicate, with or without accommodations, a specific desire to participate in the voting process.  2. If the court makes a finding pursuant to subsection 1, the court must include the finding in a court order and provide a certified copy of the order to the county clerk or the registrar of voters, as applicable, of the county in which the protected person resides and to the Office of the Secretary of State, in the manner set forth in NRS 293.542.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 60)
NV Rev Stat § 159.0595 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.0595 - Private professional guardians.

  1. In order for a person to serve as a private professional guardian, the person must be:  (a) A natural person who is a certified guardian and is employed by an entity that is licensed pursuant to chapter 628B of NRS, unless the entity is not required to have such a license pursuant to subsection 2; or  (b) An entity that:  (1) Is qualified to serve as a guardian pursuant to NRS 159.0613;  (2) Has a license issued pursuant to chapter 628B of NRS, unless the entity is not required to have such a license pursuant to subsection 2; and  (3) Has a private professional guardian who meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (a) involved in the day-to-day operation or management of the entity.  2. An entity that wishes to serve as a private professional guardian is not required to have a license issued pursuant to chapter 628B of NRS if the entity is exempt from the requirement to have such a license pursuant to NRS 628B.110.  3. As used in this section:  (a) "Certified guardian" means a person who is certified by the Center for Guardianship Certification or any successor organization.  (b) "Entity" includes, without limitation, a corporation, whether or not for profit, a limited-liability company and a partnership.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 814; A 2009, 1655; 2011, 997; 2015, 2365, 2507; 2017, 877, 2424)