NRS 159.054
Finding and order of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition

  • appointment of special or general guardian.

1.

If the court finds that the proposed protected person is not incapacitated and is not in need of a guardian, the court shall dismiss the petition.

2.

If the court finds that the proposed protected person is of limited capacity and is in need of a special guardian, the court shall enter an order accordingly and specify the powers and duties of the special guardian.

3.

If the court finds that appointment of a general guardian is required, the court shall appoint a general guardian of the person, estate, or person and estate of the proposed protected person.

Source: Section 159.054 — Finding and order of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition; appointment of special or general guardian., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-159.­html#NRS159Sec054 (accessed May 26, 2025).

159.049
Appointment without issuance of citation. 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 159.054
Finding and order of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition 159.055
Burden of proof 159.057
Appointment of guardian for two or more proposed protected persons 159.061
Minor wards: Preference for appointment of parent 159.062
Guardian nominated by will. 159.065
Bond: General requirements 159.067
Bond: Court may require increase, decrease or other change 159.069
Bond: Filing 159.071
Bond: Limitations on action. 159.073
Taking oath of office 159.074
Copy of order of appointment to be served upon protected person 159.075
Letters of guardianship. 159.0487
Types of guardians. 159.0523
Temporary guardian for proposed protected person who is unable to respond to substantial and immediate risk of physical harm or to need for immediate medical attention: Petition for appointment 159.0525
Temporary guardian for protected person who is unable to respond to substantial and immediate risk of financial loss: Petition for appointment 159.0535
Attendance of proposed protected person at hearing. 159.0592
Court may require guardian to complete training. 159.0593
Determination of whether proposed protected person is prohibited from possessing firearm under federal law. 159.0594
Determination of whether proposed protected person lacks mental capacity to vote. 159.0595
Private professional guardians. 159.0613
Protected persons: Preference for appointment of certain persons 159.0615
Appointment of master of court or special master to identify person most qualified and suitable to serve as guardian 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.

May 26, 2025

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