reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0475 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.0475 - Manner of serving citation.

  1. A copy of the citation issued pursuant to NRS 159A.047, together with a copy of the petition filed under NRS 159A.044, must be served:  (a) Except as otherwise ordered by the court, on a proposed protected minor who is 14 years of age or older 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 159A.047 other than a proposed protected minor 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 minor and an affidavit of such service has been filed with the court pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 159A.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 guardian required to be served pursuant to NRS 159A.047; and  (c) At least one relative of the proposed protected minor who is required to be served pursuant to NRS 159A.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 minor has not received notice that is sufficient, the court will require the citation to be published pursuant to subsection 2.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 822, 3903)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.048 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.048 - Contents of citation; appointment of attorney, guardian ad litem or advocate for best interests of proposed protected minor during proceedings on citation.

The citation issued pursuant to NRS 159A.047 must state that:  1. A guardian may be appointed for the proposed protected minor;  2. The rights of the proposed protected minor and of any person having legal or physical custody of the proposed protected minor may be affected as specified in the petition;  3. The proposed protected minor has the right to appear at the hearing and to oppose the petition;  4. The proposed protected minor has the right to be represented by an attorney; and  5. At any time during proceedings on the citation, the court may appoint for the proposed protected minor:  (a) An attorney.  (b) A guardian ad litem or an advocate for the best interests of the proposed protected minor pursuant to NRS 159A.0455.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 822)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0483 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.0483 - Attorney for protected minor or proposed protected minor.

A protected minor or proposed protected minor who is the subject of proceedings held pursuant to this chapter may be represented by an attorney at all stages of the proceedings. If the protected minor or proposed protected minor is represented by an attorney, the attorney has the same authority and rights as an attorney representing a party to the proceedings.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 823)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0486 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.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 minor:  (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 minor for all or part of the expenses incurred by the estate of the protected minor 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 2017, 823)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0487 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.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 minors whose home state is this State.  2. Guardians of the person or of the person and estate for minors 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 minors who have property within this State.  4. Guardians ad litem.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 823)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.049 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.049 - Appointment without issuance of citation.

The court may, without issuing a citation, appoint a guardian for the proposed protected minor if the petitioner is a parent who has sole legal and physical custody of the proposed protected minor as evidenced by a valid court order or birth certificate and who is seeking the appointment of a guardian for the minor child of the parent. If the proposed protected minor is a minor who is 14 years of age or older:  1. The petition must be accompanied by the written consent of the minor to the appointment of the guardian; or  2. The minor must consent to the appointment of the guardian in open court.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 823)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0535 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.0535 - Attendance of proposed protected minor at hearing.

  1. A proposed protected minor 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 specifically states the condition of the proposed protected minor, the reasons why the proposed protected minor is unable to appear in court and whether the proposed protected minor’s attendance at the hearing would be detrimental to the physical or mental health of the proposed protected minor; or  (b) A certificate signed by any other person the court finds qualified to execute a certificate states the condition of the proposed protected minor, the reasons why the proposed protected minor is unable to appear in court and whether the proposed protected minor’s attendance at the hearing would be detrimental to the physical or mental health of the proposed protected minor.  2. A proposed protected minor found in this State who cannot attend the hearing for the appointment of a 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. The court may prescribe the form in which a certificate required by this section must be filed. If the certificate consists of separate parts, each part must be signed by the person who is required to sign the certificate.  4. If the proposed protected minor is not in this State, the proposed protected minor must attend the hearing only if the court determines that the attendance of the proposed protected minor is necessary in the interests of justice.  5. 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 2017, 826; A 2019, 1245)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.054 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.054 - Finding of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition; appointment of guardian. [Effective through June 30, 2020.]

  1. If the court finds that the proposed protected minor is not in need of a guardian, the court shall dismiss the petition.  2. If the court finds that appointment of a guardian is required, the court shall appoint a guardian of the proposed protected minor’s person, estate, or person and estate.  3. The court shall not find that a proposed protected minor is in need of a guardian solely because the person currently responsible for the proposed protected minor:  (a) Is deaf, is blind or has another physical disability; or  (b) Is the holder of a valid registry identification card.  4. As used in this section:  (a) "Blind" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 426.082.  (b) "Holder of a valid registry identification card" means a person who holds a valid registry identification card as defined in NRS 453A.140 that identifies the person as:  (1) Exempt from state prosecution for engaging in the medical use of marijuana; or  (2) A designated primary caregiver as defined in NRS 453A.080.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 826, 3905; A 2019, 2758)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.054 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.054 - Finding of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition; appointment of guardian. [Effective July 1, 2020.]

  1. If the court finds that the proposed protected minor is not in need of a guardian, the court shall dismiss the petition.  2. If the court finds that appointment of a guardian is required, the court shall appoint a guardian of the proposed protected minor’s person, estate, or person and estate.  3. The court shall not find that a proposed protected minor is in need of a guardian solely because the person currently responsible for the proposed protected minor:  (a) Is deaf, is blind or has another physical disability; or  (b) Is the holder of a valid registry identification card.  4. As used in this section:  (a) "Blind" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 426.082.  (b) "Holder of a valid registry identification card" means a person who holds a valid registry identification card as defined in NRS 678C.080 that identifies the person as:  (1) Exempt from state prosecution for engaging in the medical use of cannabis; or  (2) A designated primary caregiver as defined in NRS 678C.040.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 826, 3905; A 2019, 2758)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.055 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.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 minor, 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, or of the person and estate;  (b) Specify whether the proposed protected minor is a resident or nonresident of this State;  (c) Specify the amount of the bond to be executed and filed by the guardian;   (d) Designate the names and addresses, so far as may be determined, of:  (1) The relatives of the proposed protected minor upon whom notice must be served pursuant to NRS 159A.047; and  (2) Any other interested person; and  (e) Specify whether the proposed protected minor will require a guardianship after reaching 18 years of age.  3. A notice of entry of the court order must be sent to:  (a) The relatives of the proposed protected minor upon whom notice must be served pursuant to NRS 159A.047; and  (b) Any other interested person.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 827)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.056 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.056 - Order for payment for support of proposed protected minor; assignment of payment to guardian.

If a court order is in effect for payment for the support of a proposed protected minor, upon entry of an order appointing a guardian for the minor, the court shall order the assignment of the payment to the guardian for the support of that minor.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 827)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0565 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.0565 - Visitation between protected minor and parents or certain relatives.

In an order appointing a guardian or in any order thereafter, the court may award rights of visitation between a protected minor and his or her parents or relatives who are within the fourth degree of consanguinity.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 827)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.057 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.057 - Appointment of guardian for two or more proposed protected minors; powers, duties and termination of such guardianships.

  1. Where the appointment of a guardian is sought for two or more proposed protected minors who are children of a common parent, it is not necessary that separate petitions, bonds and other papers be filed with respect to each proposed protected minor or protected minors.  2. If a guardian is appointed for such proposed protected minors, the guardian:  (a) Shall keep separate accounts of the estate of each protected minor;  (b) May make investments for each protected minor;  (c) May compromise and settle claims against one or more protected minors; and  (d) May sell, lease, mortgage or otherwise manage the property of one or more protected minors.  3. The guardianship may be terminated with respect to less than all the protected minors in the same manner as provided by law with respect to a guardianship of a single protected minor.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 827)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.059 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.059 - Qualifications of guardian.

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 2017, 828)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0595 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.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 159A.061;  (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 2017, 828, 2424)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0615 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.0615 - Appointment of master of court or special master to identify person most qualified and suitable to serve as guardian; hearing; recommendation.

  1. If the court determines that a minor may be in need of a guardian, the court may order the appointment of a master of the court or a special master from among the members of the State Bar of Nevada to conduct a hearing to identify the person most qualified and suitable to serve as guardian for the proposed protected minor.  2. Not later than 5 calendar days after the date of the hearing, the master of the court or special master shall prepare and submit to the court a recommendation regarding which person is most qualified and suitable to serve as guardian for the proposed protected minor.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 830)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.0617 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.0617 - Court or master of court or special master authorized to allow certain persons to testify at hearing to determine person most qualified and suitable to serve as guardian.

If the court or a master of the court or special master appointed pursuant to NRS 159A.0615 finds that a parent or other relative, teacher, friend or neighbor of a proposed protected minor or any other interested person:  1. Has a personal interest in the well-being of the proposed protected minor; or  2. Possesses information that is relevant to the determination of who should serve as guardian for the proposed protected minor,  the court or a master of the court or special master appointed pursuant to NRS 159A.0615 may allow the person to testify at any hearing held pursuant to this chapter to determine the person most qualified and suitable to serve as guardian for the proposed protected minor.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 830)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.062 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.062 - Guardian nominated by will.

A parent of a minor may by will nominate a guardian. The person nominated must file a petition and obtain an appointment from the court before exercising the powers of a guardian.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 831)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.065 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.065 - Bond: General requirements; approval by clerk; liability of sureties; not required under certain circumstances.

  1. Except as otherwise provided by law, every guardian shall, before entering upon his or her duties as guardian, execute and file in the guardianship proceeding a bond, with sufficient surety or sureties, in such amount as the court determines necessary for the protection of the protected minor and the estate of the protected minor, and conditioned upon the faithful discharge by the guardian of his or her authority and duties according to law. The bond must be approved by the clerk. Sureties must be jointly and severally liable with the guardian and with each other.  2. If a banking corporation, as defined in NRS 657.016, doing business in this State, is appointed guardian of the estate of a protected minor, no bond is required of the guardian, unless specifically required by the court.  3. Joint guardians may unite in a bond to the protected minor or protected minors, or each may give a separate bond.  4. If there are no assets of the protected minor, no bond is required of the guardian.  5. If a person has been nominated to be guardian in a will, power of attorney or other written instrument that has been acknowledged before two disinterested witnesses or acknowledged before a notary public and the will, power of attorney or other written instrument provides that no bond is to be required of the guardian, the court may direct letters of guardianship to issue to the guardian after the guardian:  (a) Takes and subscribes the oath of office; and  (b) Files the appropriate documents which contain the full legal name and address of the guardian.  6. In lieu of executing and filing a bond, the guardian may request that access to certain assets be blocked. The court may grant the request and order letters of guardianship to issue to the guardian if sufficient evidence is filed with the court to establish that such assets are being held in a manner that prevents the guardian from accessing the assets without a specific court order.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 831)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.067 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.067 - Bond: Court may require increase, decrease or other change; exoneration of former sureties.

  1. The court may at any time, for good cause and after notice to the guardian, increase or decrease the amount of the bond required of a guardian.  2. The court may at any time, if the bond or the sureties are determined to be insufficient or for other good cause, require a guardian to execute and file a new or additional bond. The court may exonerate the sureties on a former bond from any liabilities thereunder arising from the acts or omissions of their principal after such exoneration.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 831)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.069 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.069 - Bond: Filing; remedy for breach.

Every bond given by a guardian must be filed and preserved in the office of the clerk of the district court of the county in which the guardianship proceeding is conducted. In case of the breach of any condition of such bond, an action may be maintained in behalf of the protected minor or protected minors jointly if all are interested, or of any person interested in the estate, and such bond is not void on the first recovery. If the action on the bond is in behalf of one protected minor on a bond given to more than one protected minor, the other protected minors mentioned in the bond need not be united in or made parties to such action.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 831)
NV Rev Stat § 159A.071 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors|NRS 159A.071 - Bond: Limitations on action.

No action may be maintained against the sureties on any bond given by a guardian unless it is commenced within 3 years after the time the guardian is discharged, unless at the time of such discharge the person entitled to bring the action is under any legal disability to sue, in which case the action may be brought at any time within 3 years after the disability is removed.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 832)