The Nevada Guardianship laws
Below are the Nevada State statutes regarding guardianship.

TITLE 13 - GUARDIANSHIPS; CONSERVATORSHIPS; TRUSTS

CHAPTER 159 - GUARDIANSHIPS

GENERAL PROVISIONS
NRS 159.013 Definitions.
NRS 159.014 “Care provider” defined.
NRS 159.0145 “Citation” defined.
NRS 159.015 “Court” defined.
NRS 159.017 “Guardian” defined.
NRS 159.019 “Incompetent” defined.
NRS 159.022 “Limited capacity” defined.
NRS 159.023 “Minor” defined.
NRS 159.024 “Private professional guardian” defined.
NRS 159.025 “Proposed ward” defined.
NRS 159.026 “Special guardian” defined.
NRS 159.027 “Ward” defined.
NRS 159.028 Terms: “Writing” or “written.”
NRS 159.033 Application to guardians ad litem.


PROCEDURE IN GUARDIANSHIP PROCEEDINGS
NRS 159.034 Notice by petitioner: To whom required; manner for providing; waiver of requirement; proof of giving filed with court.
NRS 159.0345 Court authorized to alter requirements concerning publication of notice.
NRS 159.0355 Facsimile of certain papers may be filed with court.
NRS 159.036 Giving of notices and issuance of citations by clerk of court.
NRS 159.0365 Proceedings pending in another state.
NRS 159.037 Venue for appointment of guardian.
NRS 159.039 Proceedings commenced in more than one county.
NRS 159.041 Transfer of proceedings to another county.
NRS 159.043 Titles of petitions; captions of petitions and other documents.
NRS 159.044 Petition for appointment of guardian: Who may submit; content.

NRS 159.0455 Appointment, duties and compensation of guardians ad litem. NRS 159.046 Appointment, duties and compensation of investigators.
NRS 159.047 Issuance of citation upon filing of petition for appointment of guardian; persons required to be served.
NRS 159.0475 Manner of serving citation.
NRS 159.048 Contents of citation.
NRS 159.0483 Attorney for minor ward or proposed minor ward.
NRS 159.0485 Appointment, duties and compensation of attorney for adult ward or proposed adult ward.


APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIANS
NRS 159.0487 Types of guardians.
NRS 159.049 Appointment without issuance of citation.
NRS 159.052 Temporary guardian for minor ward who is unable to respond to substantial and immediate risk of physical harm or to need for immediate medical attention: Petition for appointment; conditions; required notice; extension; limited powers.
NRS 159.0523 Temporary guardian for adult ward who is unable to respond to substantial and immediate risk of physical harm or to need for immediate medical attention: Petition for appointment; conditions; required notice; extension; limited powers.
NRS 159.0525 Temporary guardian for ward who is unable to respond to substantial and immediate risk of financial loss: Petition for appointment; conditions; required notice; extension; limited powers.
NRS 159.0535 Attendance of proposed ward at hearing.
NRS 159.054 Finding and order of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition; appointment of special or general guardian.
NRS 159.055 Burden of proof; order appointing guardian; notice of entry of order.
NRS 159.057 Guardian for two or more wards.
NRS 159.059 Qualifications of guardian.
NRS 159.0595 Private professional guardians.
NRS 159.061 Preference for parent of minor; other considerations in determining qualifications and suitability of guardian; appointment of public guardian or private fiduciary.
NRS 159.0615 Appointment of master of court or special master to identify person most qualified and suitable to serve as guardian; hearing; recommendation. NRS 159.0617 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.
NRS 159.062 Guardian nominated by will.
NRS 159.065 Bond: General requirements; approval by clerk; liability of sureties; not required under certain circumstances.
NRS 159.067 Bond: Court may require increase, decrease or other change; exoneration of former sureties.
NRS 159.069 Bond: Filing; remedy for breach.
NRS 159.071 Bond: Limitations on action.
NRS 159.073 Taking oath of office; filing appropriate documents.
NRS 159.074 Copy of order of appointment to be served upon ward; notice of entry of order to be filed with court.
NRS 159.075 Letters of guardianship.


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