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NV Rev Stat § 159.1877 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.1877 - 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 2003, 1767)
NV Rev Stat § 159.1905 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.1905 - Petition for termination or modification; appointment of attorney to represent protected person; burden of proof; issuance of citation; penalties for not filing petition in good faith.

  1. A protected person, 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 person.  (c) The name, age and address of the protected person, if the protected person is not the petitioner, or the date of death of the protected person if the protected person 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 person and the proposed disposition of that property.  2. Upon the filing of the petition, the court shall appoint an attorney to represent the protected person if:  (a) The protected person is unable to retain an attorney; or  (b) The court determines that the appointment is necessary to protect the interests of the protected person.  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 person.  4. The court shall issue a citation to the guardian and all interested persons requiring them to appear and show cause why termination or modification of the guardianship should not be granted.  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 person, the court may:  (a) Disallow the petitioner from petitioning the court for attorney’s fees from the estate of the protected person; and  (b) Impose sanctions on the petitioner in an amount sufficient to reimburse the estate of the protected person for all or part of the expenses and for any other pecuniary losses which are incurred by the estate of the protected person and associated with the petition.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 1933; A 1999, 1401; 2003, 1798; 2017, 2562)
NV Rev Stat § 159.191 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.191 - Termination of guardianship of person, estate or person and estate; procedure upon death of protected person.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a guardianship of the person is terminated:  (a) By the death of the protected person;  (b) Upon the change of domicile of the protected person to a place outside this state and the transfer of jurisdiction to the court having jurisdiction in the new domicile; or  (c) Upon order of the court, if the court determines that the guardianship no longer is necessary.  2. If a court appoints or extends the appointment of a guardian of the person pursuant to NRS 159.343, the guardianship is terminated on the date on which the protected person reaches 21 years of age, unless the protected person petitions the court to terminate the guardianship before he or she reaches 21 years of age pursuant to NRS 159.1905 and the court grants the petition.  3. A guardianship of the estate is terminated:  (a) If the court removes the guardian or accepts the resignation of the guardian and does not appoint a successor guardian;  (b) If the court determines that the guardianship is not necessary and orders the guardianship terminated; or  (c) By the death of the protected person, subject to the provisions of NRS 159.193.  4. If the guardianship is of the person and estate, the court may order the guardianship terminated as to the person, the estate, or the person and estate.  5. The guardian shall notify the court, all interested parties, the trustee, and the named executor or appointed personal representative of the estate of the protected person of the death of the protected person within 30 days after the death.  6. Immediately upon the death of the protected person:  (a) The guardian of the estate shall have no authority to act for the protected person except to wind up the affairs of the guardianship pursuant to NRS 159.193, and to distribute the property of the protected person as provided in NRS 159.195 and 159.197; and  (b) No person has standing to file a petition pursuant to NRS 159.078.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 432; A 1999, 1401; 2003, 1799; 2013, 922; 2017, 885, 1149)
NV Rev Stat § 159.192 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.192 - Termination of temporary guardianship.

  1. If a temporary guardianship is terminated and a petition for a general or special guardianship has not been filed:  (a) The temporary guardian shall immediately turn over all of the property of the protected person to the protected person; 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 property of the protected person.  2. If a temporary guardianship is terminated and a petition for general or special guardianship has been filed, the temporary guardian of the estate may:  (a) Continue possessing the property of the protected person; 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, general or special guardian.  3. If the death of a protected person causes the termination of a temporary guardianship before the hearing on a general or special guardianship:  (a) The temporary guardian of the estate may:  (1) Continue possessing the property of the protected person; 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 property of the protected person 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 person to the extent possible using the assets in the possession of the temporary guardian.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1767)
NV Rev Stat § 159.193 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.193 - Winding up affairs.

  1. The guardian of the estate is entitled to retain possession of the property of the protected person 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 person;  (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 person 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 person, examine and allow and pay, or reject, all claims presented to the guardian prior to the termination of the guardianship for obligations incurred prior to 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 1969, 432; A 2003, 1800; 2007, 2034; 2013, 922)
NV Rev Stat § 159.195 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.195 - Disposition of claims of creditor after termination of guardianship by death of protected person.

  1. If the guardianship is terminated by reason of the death of the protected person:  (a) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 159.197, 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, shall 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 shall be acted upon by the personal representative in the same manner as other claims against a decedent.  2. The personal representative shall 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 159.107, including summary determination, on any claim rejected by the guardian.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 433; A 2003, 1800)
NV Rev Stat § 159.197 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.197 - Delivery of physical possession of property of protected person; petition to modify title to such property; handling property of deceased protected person.

  1. After the winding up of the affairs of the guardianship, the guardian shall deliver physical possession of all of the property of the protected person to the protected person, 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 property of the protected person 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 person, the court, by order, may authorize the guardian to handle the property of the deceased protected person 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 1969, 433; A 1971, 157; 1973, 432; 1975, 1780; 1979, 479; 1983, 196; 1997, 1495; 2003, 1801, 2514)
NV Rev Stat § 159.199 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.199 - 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 1969, 433; A 2003, 1801)
NV Rev Stat § 159.19905 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.19905 - Time period for which certain records are required to be maintained.

A guardian shall maintain all records and documents for each protected person 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 2009, 1639)
NV Rev Stat § 159.1991 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.1991 - Short title.

NRS 159.1991 to 159.2029, inclusive, may be cited as the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1640)
NV Rev Stat § 159.1993 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.1993 - International application of Act.

A court of this State may treat a foreign country as if it were a state for the purpose of applying NRS 159.1991 to 159.2029, inclusive.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1640)
NV Rev Stat § 159.1994 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.1994 - Communication with other courts.

  1. A court of this State may communicate with a court of another state concerning a proceeding arising under NRS 159.1991 to 159.2029, inclusive. The court may allow the parties to participate in the communication. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the court shall make a record of the communication. The record may be limited to the fact that the communication occurred.  2. Courts may communicate concerning schedules, calendars, court records and other administrative matters without making a record.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1640)
NV Rev Stat § 159.1995 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.1995 - Cooperation with other courts.

  1. In a guardianship proceeding in this State, a court of this State may request the appropriate court of another state to do any of the following:  (a) Hold an evidentiary hearing;  (b) Order a person in that state to produce evidence or give testimony pursuant to the procedures of that state;  (c) Order that an evaluation or assessment be made of the protected person;  (d) Order any appropriate investigation of a person involved in a proceeding;  (e) Forward to the court of this State a certified copy of the transcript or other record of a hearing under paragraph (a) or any other proceeding, any evidence otherwise produced under paragraph (b), and any evaluation or assessment prepared in compliance with an order under paragraph (c) or (d);  (f) Issue any order necessary to ensure the appearance in the proceeding of a person whose presence is necessary for the court to make a determination, including the proposed protected person, the protected person or the person who is incapacitated; and  (g) Issue an order authorizing the release of medical, financial, criminal or other relevant information in that state relating to the protected person or proposed protected person, including protected health information as defined in 45 C.F.R. § 160.103.  2. If a court of another state in which a guardianship or conservatorship proceeding is pending requests assistance of the kind provided in subsection 1, a court of this State has jurisdiction for the limited purpose of granting the request or making reasonable efforts to comply with the request.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1640; A 2017, 3920)
NV Rev Stat § 159.1997 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.1997 - Taking testimony in another state.

  1. In a guardianship proceeding, in addition to other procedures that may be available, testimony of a witness who is located in another state may be offered by deposition or other means allowable in this State for testimony taken in another state. The court on its own motion may order that the testimony of a witness be taken in another state and may prescribe the manner in which and the terms upon which the testimony is to be taken.  2. In a guardianship proceeding, a court of this State may permit a witness located in another state to be deposed or to testify by telephone or audiovisual or other electronic means. A court of this State shall cooperate with the court of the other state in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony.  3. Documentary evidence transmitted from a court of another state to a court of this State by technological means that do not produce an original writing may not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on NRS 52.235.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1640)
NV Rev Stat § 159.1998 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.1998 - General provisions governing jurisdiction and special jurisdiction.

  1. A court of this State has jurisdiction to appoint a guardian if:  (a) This State is the home state of the proposed protected person;  (b) The proposed protected person holds property within this State and a court of the home state of the proposed protected person has declined to exercise jurisdiction because this State is a more appropriate forum;  (c) The proposed protected person has a significant connection with this State and a court of the home state of the proposed protected person has declined to exercise jurisdiction because this State is a more appropriate forum; or  (d) The proposed protected person does not have a home state.  2. A court of this State lacking jurisdiction under subsection 1 has special jurisdiction to appoint a temporary guardian for a protected person:  (a) To facilitate transfer of the guardianship proceedings from another state pursuant to NRS 159.1991 to 159.2029, inclusive.  (b) In an emergency if the protected person is physically present in this State, and such temporary guardianship will be terminated at the request of a court of the home state of the protected person before or after the emergency appointment.  3. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a court that has appointed a guardian consistent with NRS 159.1991 to 159.2029, inclusive, has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceedings until it is terminated by the court pursuant to NRS 159.1905 or 159.191.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1641)
NV Rev Stat § 159.1999 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.1999 - Declination of jurisdiction generally.

  1. A court of this State having jurisdiction to appoint a guardian may decline to exercise its jurisdiction if it determines at any time that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum.  2. If a court of this State declines to exercise its jurisdiction under subsection 1, it shall either dismiss or stay the proceedings. The court may impose any condition the court considers just and proper, including the condition that a petition for the appointment of a guardian be filed promptly in another state.  3. In determining whether it is an appropriate forum, the court shall consider all relevant factors, including, without limitation:  (a) Any expressed preference of the protected person;  (b) Whether abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of the protected person has occurred or is likely to occur and which state could best protect the protected person from the abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment;  (c) The length of time the protected person was physically present in or was a legal resident of this State or another state;  (d) The distance of the protected person from the court in each state;  (e) The financial circumstances of the estate of the protected person;  (f) The nature and location of the evidence;  (g) The ability of the court in each state to decide the issue expeditiously and the procedures necessary to present evidence;  (h) The familiarity of the court of each state with the facts and issues in the proceeding; and  (i) If an appointment were made, the court’s ability to monitor the conduct of the guardian.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1641; A 2015, 824)
NV Rev Stat § 159.202 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 159 - Guardianship of Adults|NRS 159.202 - Declination of jurisdiction by reason of conduct.

  1. If at any time a court of this State determines that it acquired jurisdiction to appoint a guardian because of unjustifiable conduct by the guardian or the petitioner, the court may:  (a) Decline to exercise jurisdiction;  (b) Exercise jurisdiction for the limited purpose of fashioning an appropriate remedy to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the protected person or the protection of the property of the protected person or to prevent a repetition of the unjustifiable conduct, including staying the proceeding until a petition for the appointment of a guardian is filed in a court of another state having jurisdiction; or  (c) Continue to exercise jurisdiction after considering:  (1) The extent to which the protected person and all persons required to be notified of the proceedings have acquiesced in the exercise of the court’s jurisdiction;  (2) Whether it is a more appropriate forum than the court of any other state; and  (3) Whether the court of any other state would have jurisdiction under factual circumstance in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standard.  2. If a court of this State determines that it acquired jurisdiction to appoint a guardian because a party seeking to invoke its jurisdiction engaged in unjustifiable conduct, the court may assess against that party necessary and reasonable expenses, including, without limitation, attorney’s fees, investigative fees, court costs, communication expenses, witness fees and expenses, and travel expenses.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1642)