Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.054

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 159.054 - Finding and order of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition; appointment of special or general guardian

1. If the court finds that the proposed protected person is not incapacitated and is not in need of a guardian, the court shall dismiss the petition.

2. If the court finds that the proposed protected person is of limited capacity and is in need of a special guardian, the court shall enter an order accordingly and specify the powers and duties of the special guardian.

3. If the court finds that appointment of a general guardian is required, the court shall appoint a general guardian of the person, estate, or person and estate of the proposed protected person.

NRS 159.054

Added to NRS by 1981, 1932; A 2003, 1781; 2017, 876, 3905

Amended by 2017, Ch. 552,§13, eff. 1/1/2018.

Amended by 2017, Ch. 172,§177, eff. 7/1/2017.

Added to NRS by 1981, 1932; A 2003, 1781