NRS 159.055
Burden of proof

  • order appointing guardian
  • notice of entry of order.

1.

The petitioner has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the appointment of a guardian of the person, of the estate, or of the person and estate is necessary.

2.

If it appears to the court that the allegations of the petition are sufficient and that a guardian should be appointed for the proposed protected person, the court shall enter an order appointing a guardian. The order must:

(a)

Specify whether the guardian appointed is guardian of the person, of the estate, of the person and estate or a special guardian;

(b)

Specify whether the proposed protected person is a resident or nonresident of this State;

(c)

Specify the amount of the bond to be executed and filed by the guardian; and

(d)

Designate the names and addresses, so far as may be determined, of:

(1)

The relatives of the proposed protected person upon whom notice must be served pursuant to NRS 159.047; and

(2)

Any other interested person.

3.

A notice of entry of the court order must be sent to:

(a)

The relatives of the proposed protected person upon whom notice must be served pursuant to NRS 159.047; and

(b)

Any other interested person.

Source: Section 159.055 — Burden of proof; order appointing guardian; notice of entry of order., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-159.­html#NRS159Sec055.

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.
Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 159.055’s source at nv​.us