Nevada Revised Statutes (Last Updated: December 24, 2014) |
TITLE13 GUARDIANSHIPS; CONSERVATORSHIPS; TRUSTS |
CHAPTER159. Guardianships |
POWERS AND DUTIES OF GUARDIANS |
NRS159.095. Representing ward in legal proceedings.
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1. A guardian of the estate shall appear for and represent the ward in all actions, suits or proceedings to which the ward is a party, unless the court finds that the interests of the guardian conflict with the interests of the ward or it is otherwise appropriate to appoint a guardian ad litem in the action, suit or proceeding.
2. Upon final resolution of the action, suit or proceeding, the guardian of the estate or the guardian ad litem shall notify the court of the outcome of the action, suit or proceeding.
3. If the person of the ward would be affected by the outcome of any action, suit or proceeding, the guardian of the person, if any, should be joined to represent the ward in the action, suit or proceeding.
(Added to NRS by 1969, 419; A 2003, 1789; 2013, 918)