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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.1667 - Petition for confirmation of proceedings concerning agreement: When required; notice; hearing.

1. If the purchaser or option holder complies with the terms of an agreement approved by the court pursuant to NRS 159A.1657 and has made all payments according to the terms of the agreement, the guardian shall:
(a) Make a return to the court of the proceedings; and
(b) Petition the court for confirmation of the proceedings.
2. Notice must be given to the purchaser or option holder regarding the petition for confirmation.
3. The court:
(a) Shall hold a hearing regarding the petition for confirmation; and
(b) May order or deny confirmation of the proceedings and execution of the conveyances in the same manner and with the same effect as when the court orders or denies a confirmation of a sale of real property.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 853)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.167 - Special sale of property of protected minor or surrender of interest therein.

1. A guardian of the estate, with prior approval of the court, may accept an offer for the purchase of the interest or estate of the protected minor, in real or personal property or both real and personal property, where it appears from the petition and the court determines that:
(a) The interest or estate of the protected minor in such property is an interest in a partnership, joint venture or closely held corporation, in which the offeror or offerors own the remaining interests in the partnership, joint venture or closely held corporation, or are offering to purchase such remaining interests.
(b) The interest or estate of the protected minor in such property is an undivided interest in property in which the offeror or offerors own the remaining interests in such property or are offering to purchase such remaining interests.
(c) The interest or estate of the protected minor to be sold or granted is an easement in or creates a servitude upon the protected minor’s property.
2. A guardian of the estate, with prior approval of the court, may accept an offer to surrender the interest or estate of the protected minor in real or personal property or both real and personal property, where it appears from the petition and the court determines that:
(a) The interest or estate of the protected minor is contingent or dubious.
(b) The interest or estate of the protected minor in such property is a servitude upon the property of another.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 854)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.169 - Advice, instructions and approval of acts of guardian.

1. A guardian of the estate may petition the court for advice and instructions in any matter concerning:
(a) The administration of the protected minor’s estate;
(b) The priority of paying claims;
(c) The propriety of making any proposed disbursement of funds;
(d) Exercising for or on behalf of the protected minor:
(1) Any options or other rights under any policy of insurance or annuity; and
(2) The right to take under a will, trust or other devise;
(e) The propriety of exercising any right exercisable by owners of property; and
(f) Matters of a similar nature.
2. Any act done by a guardian of the estate after securing court approval or instructions with reference to the matters set forth in subsection 1 is binding upon the protected minor or those claiming through the protected minor, and the guardian is not personally liable for performing any such act.
3. If any interested person may be adversely affected by the proposed act of the guardian, the court shall direct the issuance of a citation to that interested person, to be served upon the person at least 20 days before the hearing on the petition. The citation must be served in the same manner that summons is served in a civil action and must direct the interested person to appear and show cause why the proposed act of the guardian should not be authorized or approved. All interested persons so served are bound by the order of the court which is final and conclusive, subject to any right of appeal.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 854)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.171 - Executing and recording legal documents.

1. A guardian of the estate shall record a certified copy of any court order authorizing the sale, mortgage, lease, surrender or conveyance of real property in the office of the county recorder of the county in which any portion of the land is located.
2. To carry out effectively any transaction affecting the protected minor’s property as authorized by this chapter, the court may authorize the guardian to execute any promissory note, mortgage, deed of trust, deed, lease, security agreement or other legal document or instrument which is reasonably necessary to carry out such transaction.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 854)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.175 - Exchange or partition of property of protected minor.

1. A guardian of the estate, with prior approval of the court by order, where it appears from the petition and the court determines that the best interests of the protected minor are served by such action, may:
(a) Accept an offer to exchange all or any interest of the protected minor in real or personal property or both real and personal property for real or personal property or both real and personal property of another, and pay or receive any cash or other consideration to equalize the values on such exchange; or
(b) Effect a voluntary partition of real or personal property or both real and personal property in which the protected owner owns an undivided interest.
2. Upon hearing the petition, the court shall inquire into the value of the property to be exchanged or partitioned, the rental or income therefrom, and the use for which the property is best suited.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 855)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.177 - Time for filing account; service of account.

1. A guardian of the estate shall make and file a verified account in the guardianship proceeding:
(a) Annually, not later than 60 days after the anniversary date of the appointment of the guardian, unless the court orders such an account to be made and filed at a different interval upon a showing of good cause and with the appropriate protection of the interests of the protected minor.
(b) Upon filing a petition to resign and before the resignation is accepted by the court.
(c) Within 30 days after the date of his or her removal, unless the court authorizes a longer period.
(d) Within 90 days after the date of termination of the guardianship or the emancipation or death of the protected minor, unless the court authorizes a longer period.
(e) At any other time as required by law or as the court may order.
2. An account filed pursuant to this section must be served on the attorney of the protected minor and, if the protected minor is living, on the protected minor.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 855, 2559)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.179 - Contents of account; retention of receipts or vouchers for all expenditures; proving payment when receipt or voucher is lost.

1. An account made and filed by a guardian of the estate must include, without limitation, the following information:
(a) The period covered by the account.
(b) The assets of the protected minor at the beginning and end of the period covered by the account, including the beginning and ending balances of any accounts.
(c) All cash receipts and disbursements during the period covered by the account, including, without limitation, any disbursements for the support of the protected minor or other expenses incurred by the estate during the period covered by the account.
(d) All claims filed and the action taken regarding the account.
(e) Any changes in the protected minor’s property due to sales, exchanges, investments, acquisitions, gifts, mortgages or other transactions which have increased, decreased or altered the protected minor’s property holdings as reported in the original inventory or the preceding account, including, without limitation, any income received during the period covered by the account.
(f) Any other information the guardian considers necessary to show the condition of the affairs of the protected minor.
(g) Any other information required by the court.
2. All expenditures included in the account must be itemized.
3. If the account is for the estates of two or more protected persons, it must show the interest of each protected person in the receipts, disbursements and property.
4. Receipts or vouchers for all expenditures must be retained by the guardian for examination by the court or an interested person. A public guardian shall produce such receipts or vouchers upon the request of the court, the protected minor to whom the receipt or voucher pertains, the attorney of such a protected minor or any interested person. All other guardians shall file such receipts or vouchers with the court if:
(a) The receipt or voucher is for an amount greater than $250, unless such a requirement is waived by the court; or
(b) The court orders the filing.
5. On the court’s own motion or on ex parte application by an interested person which demonstrates good cause, the court may:
(a) Order production of the receipts or vouchers that support the account; and
(b) Examine or audit the receipts or vouchers that support the account.
6. If a receipt or voucher is lost or for good reason cannot be produced on settlement of an account, payment may be proved by the oath of at least one competent witness. The guardian must be allowed expenditures if it is proven that:
(a) The receipt or voucher for any disbursement has been lost or destroyed so that it is impossible to obtain a duplicate of the receipt or voucher; and
(b) Expenses were paid in good faith and were valid charges against the estate.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 855, 2559)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.181 - Hearing of account.

1. Any interested person may appear at the hearing and object to the account or file written objections to the account before the hearing.
2. If there are no objections to the account or if the court overrules any objections, the court may enter an order allowing and confirming the account.
3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the order settling and allowing the account is a final order and is conclusive against all persons interested in the guardianship proceeding, including, without limitation, heirs and assigns. The order is not final against a protected minor who requests an examination of any account after the protected minor’s legal disability is removed.
4. If the court finds that an interested person who objected to the account did not object in good faith or in furtherance of the best interests of the protected minor, the court may order the interested person to pay to the estate of the protected minor all or part of the expenses associated with the objection.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 856)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.183 - Compensation and expenses of guardian.

1. Subject to the discretion and approval of the court and except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, a guardian must be allowed:
(a) Reasonable compensation for the guardian’s services;
(b) Necessary and reasonable expenses incurred in exercising the authority and performing the duties of a guardian; and
(c) Reasonable expenses incurred in retaining accountants, attorneys, appraisers or other professional services.
2. Reasonable compensation and services must be based upon similar services performed for persons who are not under a legal disability. In determining whether compensation is reasonable, the court may consider:
(a) The nature of the guardianship;
(b) The type, duration and complexity of the services required; and
(c) Any other relevant factors.
3. In the absence of an order of the court pursuant to this chapter shifting the responsibility of the payment of compensation and expenses, the payment of compensation and expenses must be paid from the estate of the protected minor. In evaluating the ability of a protected minor to pay such compensation and expenses, the court may consider:
(a) The nature, extent and liquidity of the protected minor’s assets;
(b) The disposable net income of the protected minor;
(c) Any foreseeable expenses; and
(d) Any other factors that are relevant to the duties of the guardian pursuant to NRS 159A.079 or 159A.083.
4. Any compensation or expenses, including, without limitation, attorney’s fees, must not be paid from the estate of the protected minor unless and until the payment of such fees is approved by the court pursuant to this section or NRS 159A.344, as applicable.
5. A guardian is not allowed compensation or expenses, including, without limitation, attorney’s fees, for services incurred by the guardian as a result of a petition to have him or her removed as guardian if the court removes the guardian.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 856, 3919)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.184 - Accounting by certain care providers.

If a protected minor resides with a care provider that is an institution or facility, the care provider shall furnish to the guardian an itemized accounting of all financial activity pertaining to the protected minor:
1. On a quarterly basis; and
2. At any other time, upon the request of the guardian.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 857)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.1845 - Appointment of temporary substitute guardian.

1. The court may appoint a temporary substitute guardian for a protected minor for a period not exceeding 6 months if:
(a) A proceeding to remove a guardian for the protected minor is pending; or
(b) The court finds a guardian is not effectively performing the guardian’s duties and the welfare of the protected minor requires immediate action.
2. Except as otherwise ordered by the court, a temporary substitute guardian appointed under this section has the powers stated in the order of appointment of the guardian. The authority of the existing guardian is suspended for as long as the temporary substitute guardian has authority.
3. The court shall give notice of appointment of a temporary substitute guardian, not later than 5 days after the appointment, to:
(a) The protected minor;
(b) The affected guardian; and
(c) Each parent of the protected minor and any person currently having care or custody of the protected minor.
4. The court may remove a temporary substitute guardian at any time. The temporary substitute guardian shall make any report the court requires.
5. As used in this section, "parent" does not include a person whose parental rights have been terminated.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 1244)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.185 - Conditions for removal.

1. The court may remove a guardian if the court determines that:
(a) The guardian has become mentally incapacitated, unsuitable or otherwise incapable of exercising the authority and performing the duties of a guardian as provided by law;
(b) The guardian is no longer qualified to act as a guardian pursuant to NRS 159A.061;
(c) The guardian has filed for bankruptcy within the previous 5 years;
(d) The guardian of the estate has mismanaged the estate of the protected minor;
(e) The guardian has negligently failed to perform any duty as provided by law or by any order of the court and:
(1) The negligence resulted in injury to the protected minor or the estate of the protected minor; or
(2) There was a substantial likelihood that the negligence would result in injury to the protected minor or the estate of the protected minor;
(f) The guardian has intentionally failed to perform any duty as provided by law or by any lawful order of the court, regardless of injury;
(g) The guardian has violated any right of the protected minor that is set forth in this chapter;
(h) The best interests of the protected minor will be served by the appointment of another person as guardian; or
(i) The guardian is a private professional guardian who is no longer qualified as a private professional guardian pursuant to NRS 159A.0595.
2. A guardian may not be removed if the sole reason for removal is the lack of money to pay the compensation and expenses of the guardian.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 857, 2561, 3920)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.1852 - Duty of guardian to notify court if no longer qualified to serve as guardian; appointment of successor guardian.

A guardian who, after appointment:
1. Is convicted of a gross misdemeanor or felony in any state;
2. Files for or receives protection as an individual or as a principal of any entity under the federal bankruptcy laws;
3. Has a driver’s license suspended, revoked or cancelled for nonpayment of child support;
4. Is suspended for misconduct or disbarred from:
(a) The practice of law;
(b) The practice of accounting; or
(c) Any other profession which:
(1) Involves or may involve the management or sale of money, investments, securities or real property; or
(2) Requires licensure in this State or any other state; or
5. Has a judgment entered against him or her for misappropriation of funds or assets from any person or entity in any state,
shall immediately inform the court of the circumstances of those events. The court may remove the guardian and appoint a successor guardian, unless the court finds that it is in the best interest of the protected minor to allow the guardian to continue in his or her appointment.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 857)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.1853 - Petition for removal.

1. The following persons may petition the court to have a guardian removed:
(a) The protected minor;
(b) Any relative who is within the second degree of consanguinity to the protected minor;
(c) A public guardian; or
(d) Any other interested person.
2. The petition must:
(a) State with particularity the reasons for removing the guardian; and
(b) Show cause for the removal.
3. If the court denies the petition for removal, the petitioner shall not file a subsequent petition unless a material change of circumstances warrants a subsequent petition.
4. If the court finds that the petitioner did not file a petition for removal in good faith or in furtherance of the best interests of the protected minor, the court may:
(a) Disallow the petitioner from petitioning the court for attorney’s fees from the estate of the protected minor; and
(b) Impose sanctions on the petitioner in an amount sufficient to reimburse the estate of the protected minor for all or part of the expenses incurred by the estate of the protected minor in responding to the petition and for any other pecuniary losses which are associated with the petition.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 858)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.1855 - Issuance and service of citation concerning filing of petition for removal; actions of court if protected minor or estate may suffer loss or injury during time required for service.

1. If a petition to have a guardian removed is filed with the court, the court shall issue a citation to the petitioner. The petitioner shall serve the citation on the guardian and on all other interested persons.
2. The citation must require the guardian to appear and show cause why the court should not remove the guardian.
3. If it appears that the protected minor or estate may suffer loss or injury during the time required for service of the citation on the guardian, on the court’s own motion or on petition, the court may:
(a) Suspend the powers of the guardian by issuing a 30-day temporary restraining order or an injunction;
(b) Compel the guardian to surrender the protected minor to a temporary guardian for not more than 30 days; and
(c) Compel the guardian to surrender the assets of the estate to a temporary guardian or to the public guardian until the date set for the hearing.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 858)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.1857 - Actions of court when petition to remove guardian is deemed sufficient and guardian fails to appear.

If a petition to remove a guardian is deemed sufficient and the guardian fails to appear before the court, the court may take any or all of the following actions:
1. Hold the guardian in contempt of court.
2. Require the guardian to appear at a date and time set by the court.
3. Issue a bench warrant for the arrest and appearance of the guardian.
4. Find that the guardian caused harm to the protected minor or the estate of the protected minor and issue an order accordingly.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 858)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.186 - Additional limitation governing removal; considerations for court in determining best interests of protected minor; removal of guardian.

1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the court shall not remove the guardian or appoint another person as guardian unless the court finds that removal of the guardian or appointment of another person as guardian is in the best interests of the protected minor.
2. For the purposes of this section in determining the best interests of the protected minor, the court shall consider, without limitation:
(a) The ability of the present guardian to provide for the basic needs of the protected minor, including, without limitation, food, shelter, clothing and medical care;
(b) The safety of the home in which the protected minor is residing;
(c) The length of time that the protected minor has been in the care of the present guardian;
(d) The current well-being of the protected minor, including whether the protected minor is prospering in the environment being provided by the present guardian;
(e) The emotional bond existing between the present guardian and the protected minor;
(f) If the person petitioning the court to replace the present guardian was previously removed from the care, custody or guardianship of the protected minor:
(1) The level of participation before the petition was filed by the petitioner in the welfare of the protected minor; and
(2) If applicable, whether the petitioner has received instruction in parenting, participated in a program of rehabilitation or undergone counseling for any problem or conduct that the court, in appointing the present guardian, considered as an indication of the previous unfitness of the petitioner; and
(g) The mental and physical health of the present guardian.
3. The court may remove the guardian of a protected minor or appoint another person as guardian if the guardian files a petition to resign his or her position as guardian.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 859)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.187 - Appointment of successor guardian upon death or removal of existing guardian.

1. When a guardian dies or is removed by order of the court, the court, upon the court’s own motion or upon a petition filed by any interested person, may appoint another guardian in the same manner and subject to the same requirements as are provided by law for an original appointment of a guardian.
2. If a guardian of the person is appointed for a protected minor pursuant to this section, the protected minor must be served with the petition. If the protected minor does not object to the appointment, the protected minor is not required to attend the hearing.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 859)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.1871 - Appointment of successor guardian immediately or upon designated event.

1. The court at any time may appoint a successor guardian to serve immediately or when a designated event occurs.
2. A person entitled under NRS 159A.044 to petition the court to appoint a guardian may petition the court to appoint a successor guardian.
3. A successor guardian appointed to serve when a designated event occurs may act as guardian when:
(a) The event occurs; and
(b) The successor has taken the official oath and filed a bond as provided in this chapter, and letters of guardianship have been issued.
4. A successor guardian has the predecessor’s powers unless otherwise provided by the court.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 1244)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.1873 - Petition tendering resignation.

1. A guardian of the person, of the estate, or of the person and the estate, may file with the court a petition tendering the resignation of the guardian.
2. If the guardian files a petition to resign, the court shall serve notice upon any person entitled to notice pursuant to NRS 159A.047.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 859)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.1875 - Approval of resignation of guardian of person.

1. Before the court approves the resignation of a guardian of the person and discharges the guardian, the court shall appoint a successor guardian.
2. If a protected minor has more than one guardian, the court may approve the resignation of one of the guardians if the remaining guardian or guardians are qualified to act alone.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 860)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.1877 - Resignation of guardian of estate: Accounting required before approval; sanctions for failure to file accounting; acceptance when estate has more than one guardian; court order.

1. Before the court approves the resignation of a guardian of the estate and discharges the guardian, the court shall require the guardian to submit, on the date set for the hearing, an accounting of the estate through the end of the term.
2. If the guardian fails to file such an accounting, the court may impose sanctions upon the guardian.
3. If an estate has more than one guardian, the court may accept the resignation of one of the guardians if the remaining guardian or guardians are qualified to act alone. The court may waive the requirement of filing the accounting if the remaining guardian or guardians are:
(a) Required to file the annual accounting, if applicable; and
(b) Responsible for any discrepancies in the accounting.
4. Upon approval of the accounting, if any is required, and appointment of a successor guardian, the court may approve the resignation of a guardian and order the discharge of his or her duties.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 860)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.1905 - Petition for termination or modification; appointment of attorney to represent protected minor; burden of proof; issuance of citation; penalties for not filing petition in good faith.

1. A protected minor, the guardian or another person may petition the court for the termination or modification of a guardianship. The petition must state or contain:
(a) The name and address of the petitioner.
(b) The relationship of the petitioner to the protected minor.
(c) The name, age and address of the protected minor, if the protected minor is not the petitioner, or the date of death of the protected minor if the protected minor is deceased.
(d) The name and address of the guardian, if the guardian is not the petitioner.
(e) The reason for termination or modification.
(f) Whether the termination or modification is sought for a guardianship of the person, of the estate, or of the person and estate.
(g) A general description and the value of the remaining property of the protected minor and the proposed disposition of that property.
2. Upon the filing of the petition, the court shall appoint an attorney to represent the protected minor if:
(a) The protected minor is unable to retain an attorney; or
(b) The court determines that the appointment is necessary to protect the interests of the protected minor.
3. The petitioner has the burden of proof to show by clear and convincing evidence that the termination or modification of the guardianship of the person, of the estate, or of the person and estate is in the best interests of the protected minor.
4. The court shall issue a citation requiring all interested persons to appear and show cause why termination or modification of the guardianship should not be granted. The court shall serve the citation on the guardian and the petitioner. The petitioner shall serve the citation on all interested persons.
5. If the court finds that the petitioner did not file a petition for termination or modification in good faith or in furtherance of the best interests of the protected minor, the court may:
(a) Disallow the petitioner from petitioning the court for attorney’s fees from the estate of the protected minor; and
(b) Impose sanctions on the petitioner in an amount sufficient to reimburse the estate of the protected minor for all or part of the expenses and for any other pecuniary losses which are incurred by the estate of the protected minor and associated with the petition.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 860, 2562)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.1915 - Termination of guardianship before emancipation of protected minor; burden of proof.

1. If, before a protected minor is emancipated, a parent of the protected minor petitions the court for the termination of a guardianship of the protected minor, the parent has the burden of proof to show by clear and convincing evidence that:
(a) There has been a material change of circumstances since the time the guardianship was created. The parent must show that, as part of the change of circumstances, the parent has been restored to suitability as described in NRS 159A.061.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the welfare of the protected minor would be substantially enhanced by the termination of the guardianship and the placement of the protected minor with the parent.
2. If the parent consented to the guardianship when it was created, the parent is required to make only that showing set forth in paragraph (a) of subsection 1.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 862)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.192 - Termination of temporary guardianship.

1. If a temporary guardianship is terminated and a petition for a general guardianship has not been filed:
(a) The temporary guardian shall immediately turn over all of the protected minor’s property to the protected minor; or
(b) If the temporary guardian is awaiting certification from the appropriate authority acknowledging that the guardian has no further liability for taxes on the estate, the temporary guardian shall seek approval from the court to maintain possession of all or a portion of the protected minor’s property.
2. If a temporary guardianship is terminated and a petition for general guardianship has been filed, the temporary guardian of the estate may:
(a) Continue possessing the protected minor’s property; and
(b) Perform the duties of guardian for not more than 90 days after the temporary guardianship is terminated or until the court appoints another temporary or general guardian.
3. If the death of a protected minor causes the termination of a temporary guardianship before the hearing on a general guardianship:
(a) The temporary guardian of the estate may:
(1) Continue possessing the protected minor’s property; and
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, perform the duties of guardian for not more than 90 days after the date of the termination of the temporary guardianship or until the court appoints a personal representative of the estate, if any. If the temporary guardian is awaiting certification from the appropriate authority acknowledging that the guardian has no further liability for taxes on the estate and it will take longer than 90 days after the date of the termination of the temporary guardianship to receive such certification, the temporary guardian must seek approval from the court to maintain possession of all or a portion of the protected minor’s property until certification is received.
(b) If no personal representative has been appointed pursuant to chapter 138 or 139 of NRS, the temporary guardian shall pay all of the final expenses and outstanding debts of the protected minor to the extent possible using the assets in the possession of the temporary guardian.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 862)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.193 - Winding up affairs.

1. The guardian of the estate is entitled to retain possession of the protected minor’s property already in the control of the guardian and is authorized to perform the duties of the guardian to wind up the affairs of the guardianship:
(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), (c) or (d), for not more than 180 days or a period that is reasonable and necessary as determined by the court after the termination of the guardianship;
(b) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (d), for not more than 90 days after the date of the appointment of a personal representative of the estate of a deceased protected minor;
(c) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (d), for not more than 90 days after the date of the appointment of a successor trustee of a trust of the deceased protected minor and upon request by the trustee; or
(d) Upon approval of the court, for more than 180 days or 90 days, as applicable, if the guardian is awaiting certification from the appropriate authority acknowledging that the guardian has no further liability for taxes on the estate.
2. To wind up the affairs of the guardianship, the guardian shall:
(a) Pay all expenses of administration of the guardianship estate, including those incurred in winding up the affairs of the guardianship.
(b) Complete the performance of any contractual obligations incurred by the guardianship estate.
(c) With prior approval of the court, continue any activity that:
(1) The guardian believes is appropriate and necessary; or
(2) Was commenced before the termination of the guardianship.
(d) If the guardianship is terminated for a reason other than the death of the protected minor, examine and allow and pay, or reject, all claims presented to the guardian before the termination of the guardianship for obligations incurred before the termination.
3. If the assets are transferred to a personal representative or a successor trustee as provided for in paragraphs (b) and (c) of subsection 1, the court may authorize the guardian to retain sufficient assets to pay any anticipated expenses and taxes of the guardianship estate.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 863)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.195 - Disposition of claims of creditor after termination of guardianship by death of protected minor.

1. If the guardianship is terminated by reason of the death of the protected minor:
(a) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 159A.197, the guardian shall report to the personal representative claims which are presented to the guardian, or which have been presented to the guardian but have not been paid, except those incurred in paying the expenses of administration of the guardianship estate and in winding up the affairs of the guardianship estate.
(b) Claims which have been allowed by the guardian, but not paid, must be paid by the personal representative in the course of probate in the priority provided by law for payment of claims against a decedent, and shall have the same effect and priority as a judgment against a decedent.
(c) Claims which have been presented and not allowed or rejected must be acted upon by the personal representative in the same manner as other claims against a decedent.
2. The personal representative must be substituted as the party in interest for the guardian in any action commenced or which may be commenced by the creditor pursuant to NRS 159A.107, including summary determination, on any claim rejected by the guardian.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 863)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.197 - Delivery of physical possession of property of protected minor; petition to modify title to such property; handling property of deceased protected minor.

1. After the winding up of the affairs of the guardianship, the guardian shall deliver physical possession of all of the protected minor’s property to the protected minor, the personal representative or the successor guardian, as the case may be, and obtain a receipt of the delivery of the property.
2. Before the guardian delivers physical possession of the protected minor’s property to the personal representative and upon sufficient evidence of prior title, the guardian may petition the court to have the title to the property modified, on a pro rata basis, to reflect the manner in which title was held before the guardianship was established so that the property is distributed to the intended beneficiary or former joint owner of the property.
3. If the guardianship has terminated by reason of the death of the protected minor, the court, by order, may authorize the guardian to handle the deceased protected minor’s property in the same manner as authorized by NRS 146.070 or 146.080, if the gross value of the property, less encumbrances, and less fees, costs and expenses that are approved by the court, remaining in the hands of the guardian does not exceed the amount authorized pursuant to NRS 146.070 or 146.080.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 864)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.199 - Discharge of guardian; exoneration of bond; order of discharge.

1. Upon the filing of receipts and vouchers showing compliance with the orders of the court in winding up the affairs of the guardianship, the court shall enter an order discharging the guardian and exonerating the bond of the guardian.
2. A guardian is not relieved of liability for his or her term as guardian until an order of discharge is entered and filed with the court.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 864)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.19905 - Time period for which certain records are required to be maintained.

A guardian shall maintain all records and documents for each protected minor whom the guardian has authority over for a period of not less than 7 years after the court terminates the guardianship and shall maintain all financial records related to the guardianship for a period of not less than 7 years after the date of the last financial transaction.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 864)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.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 minor 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 best interests of the protected minor; and
(c) The plans for care and services for the protected minor in the other state are in the best interests of the protected minor.
3. The court shall issue a final order confirming the transfer and terminating the guardianship upon a petition for termination pursuant to NRS 159A.1905 or 159A.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 2021, 199)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.2024 - Transfer of jurisdiction of guardianship from another state to this State.

1. To transfer jurisdiction of a guardianship to this State, the guardian or other interested party must petition the court of this State for guardianship pursuant to NRS 159A.044 to accept guardianship in this State. The petition must include:
(a) A certified copy of the other state’s provisional order of transfer;
(b) Proof that the protected minor is physically present in, or is reasonably expected to move permanently to, this State;
(c) A copy of one of the forms of identification of the protected minor set forth in paragraph (c) of subsection 2 of NRS 159A.044; and
(d) A copy of one of the forms of identification of the guardian set forth in paragraph (h) of subsection 2 of NRS 159A.044.
2. Upon the filing of a petition, the clerk of the court shall issue a citation setting forth a time and place for a hearing in accordance with NRS 159A.047.
3. Upon completion of the hearing, 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 best interests of the protected minor; or
(b) The guardian or petitioner is not qualified for appointment as a guardian in this State pursuant to NRS 159A.061.
4. 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. The court shall determine whether the guardianship needs to be modified to conform to the laws of this State and, if so, order any such modifications.
5. In granting a petition under this section, the court shall recognize a guardianship order from the other state.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 200)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.2025 - Registration of guardianship orders issued in another state.

1. 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 petition the court to register the guardianship order in this State by filing as a foreign judgment in a court, in any appropriate county of this State:
(a) Certified copies of the order and letters of office;
(b) A copy of one of the forms of identification of the protected minor set forth in paragraph (c) of subsection 2 of NRS 159A.044; and
(c) A copy of one of the forms of identification of the guardian set forth in paragraph (h) of subsection 2 of NRS 159A.044.
2. Upon the filing of a petition, the clerk of the court shall issue a citation setting forth a time and place for a hearing in accordance with NRS 159A.047.
3. Upon completion of the hearing, if there is no contest to the petition, the court shall issue an order granting a petition filed under subsection 1.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 200)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.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.
2. A court of this State may grant any relief available under any law of this State to enforce a registered order.
3. A court of this State shall recognize and enforce, but shall not modify, a registered guardianship of a court of another state.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 201)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.203 - Delivering property or paying obligations to foreign guardian.

1. Where a guardian of the estate for a nonresident has not been appointed in this State, but the nonresident has a foreign guardian and a person within this State is indebted to such nonresident or such nonresident has property within this State that is capable of being removed and which is on deposit with or in the possession of a resident of this State, and such property is not subject to a mortgage, pledge, lien or other encumbrance restricting removal of the property from this State, the person in possession of the property may deliver such property or the person indebted may pay such debt, to the foreign guardian. The delivery of such property or the payment of such debt is, to the extent of such delivery or payment, a release and discharge with respect to such property or debt.
2. The court may require such foreign guardian to post a bond in the same manner as required of a resident guardian and may enter such orders as are necessary to protect secured creditors of the protected minor and unsecured creditors of the protected minor who are residents of this State.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 864)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 159A - Guardianship of Minors › NRS 159A.205 - Appointment of short-term guardianship for minor child by parent: When authorized; content of written instrument; term; termination.

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