NRS 159.039
Proceedings commenced in more than one county.

1.

If proceedings for the appointment of a guardian for the same proposed protected person are commenced in more than one county in this State, and the home state of the proposed protected person is this State, they shall be stayed, except in the county where first commenced, until final determination of venue in that county. If the proper venue is finally determined to be in another county, the court shall cause a transcript of the proceedings and all original papers filed therein, all certified by the clerk of the court, to be sent to the clerk of the court of the proper county.

2.

A proceeding is considered commenced by the filing of a petition.

3.

The proceedings first legally commenced for the appointment of a guardian of the estate or of the person and estate extends to all the property of the proposed protected person which is in this state.

Source: Section 159.039 — Proceedings commenced in more than one county., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-159.html#NRS159Sec039.

159.034
Notice by petitioner: To whom required 159.036
Giving of notices and issuance of citations by clerk of court. 159.037
Venue for appointment of guardian. 159.039
Proceedings commenced in more than one county. 159.041
Transfer of proceedings to another county. 159.043
Titles of petitions 159.044
Petition for appointment of guardian: Who may submit 159.046
Appointment, duties and compensation of investigators. 159.047
Issuance of citation upon filing of petition for appointment of guardian 159.048
Contents of citation. 159.0345
Court authorized to alter requirements concerning publication of notice or citation. 159.0355
Facsimile of certain papers may be filed with court. 159.0443
Petition for expedited hearing for transfer of proposed protected person to appropriate health care facility 159.0445
Filing of proposed preliminary care plan and budget. 159.0455
Appointment and duties of guardians ad litem. 159.0475
Manner of serving citation. 159.0483
Attorney for minor ward or proposed minor ward. 159.0485
Appointment of attorney for proposed protected person. 159.0486
Finding of vexatious litigant

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

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Original Source: Section 159.039 — Proceedings commenced in more than one county., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-159.html#NRS159Sec039 (last accessed Feb. 5, 2021).