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 159.0592. Court may require guardian to complete training.
NRS 159.0593. Determination of whether proposed ward is prohibited from possessing firearm under federal law.
NRS 159.0594. Determination of whether proposed ward lacks mental capacity to vote.
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 and verified acknowledgment; contents of acknowledgment; acknowledgment not required under certain circumstances.
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.