NRS253.230. Allocation of costs incurred in appointment proceedings and administrative costs.

      1.  Except as otherwise provided in NRS 253.215, if a public guardian is appointed as an individual guardian the costs incurred in the appointment proceedings and the administrative costs of the guardian’s services are not chargeable against the income or the estate of the ward unless the court determines at any time that the ward is financially able to pay all or part of the costs.

      2.  The financial ability of the ward to pay such costs shall be measured according to his or her ability to compensate a private guardian. This ability depends upon:

      (a) The nature, extent and liquidity of the ward’s assets;

      (b) The ward’s disposable net income;

      (c) The nature of the guardianship;

      (d) The type, duration and complexity of the services required; and

      (e) Any other foreseeable expenses.

      (Added to NRS by 1977, 487; A 1983, 1597)