NRS 166A.260
Determination of incapacity

  • effect.

1.

The custodial trustee shall administer the custodial trust as for an incapacitated beneficiary if:

(a)

The custodial trust was created under NRS 166A.210;

(b)

The transferor has so directed in the instrument creating the custodial trust; or

(c)

The custodial trustee has determined that the beneficiary is incapacitated.

2.

A custodial trustee may determine that the beneficiary is incapacitated in reliance upon:

(a)

Previous direction or authority given by the beneficiary while not incapacitated, including, without limitation, direction or authority pursuant to a durable power of attorney;

(b)

The certificate of the beneficiary’s physician or advanced practice registered nurse; or

(c)

Other persuasive evidence.

3.

If a custodial trustee for an incapacitated beneficiary reasonably concludes that the beneficiary’s incapacity has ceased, or that circumstances concerning the beneficiary’s ability to manage property and business affairs have changed since the creation of a custodial trust directing administration as for an incapacitated beneficiary, the custodial trustee may administer the trust as for a beneficiary who is not incapacitated.

4.

On petition of the beneficiary, the custodial trustee or other person interested in the custodial trust property or the welfare of the beneficiary, the court shall determine whether the beneficiary is incapacitated.

5.

Absent determination of incapacity of the beneficiary under subsection 2 or 4, a custodial trustee who has reason to believe that the beneficiary is incapacitated shall administer the custodial trust in accordance with the provisions of this chapter applicable to an incapacitated beneficiary.

6.

Incapacity of a beneficiary does not terminate:

(a)

The custodial trust;

(b)

Any designation of a successor custodial trustee;

(c)

Rights or powers of the custodial trustee; or

(d)

Any immunities of third persons acting on instructions of the custodial trustee.

Source: Section 166A.260 — Determination of incapacity; effect., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-166A.­html#NRS166ASec260.

166A.010
Short title.
166A.020
Definitions.
166A.030
“Adult” defined.
166A.040
“Beneficiary” defined.
166A.050
“Conservator” defined.
166A.060
“Court” defined.
166A.070
“Custodial trust property” defined.
166A.080
“Custodial trustee” defined.
166A.090
“Guardian” defined.
166A.100
“Incapacitated” defined.
166A.110
“Legal representative” defined.
166A.120
“Member of the beneficiary’s family” defined.
166A.130
“Person” defined.
166A.140
“Personal representative” defined.
166A.150
“State” defined.
166A.160
“Transferor” defined.
166A.170
“Trust company” defined.
166A.180
Custodial trust
166A.190
Custodial trustee for future payment or transfer.
166A.200
Form and effect of receipt and acceptance by custodial trustee
166A.210
Transfer to custodial trustee by fiduciary or obligor
166A.220
Multiple beneficiaries
166A.230
General duties of custodial trustee.
166A.240
General powers of custodial trustee.
166A.250
Use of custodial trust property.
166A.260
Determination of incapacity
166A.270
Exemption of third person from liability.
166A.280
Liability to third person.
166A.290
Declination, resignation, incapacity, death or removal of custodial trustee
166A.300
Expenses, compensation and bond of custodial trustee.
166A.310
Reporting and accounting by custodial trustee
166A.320
Limitations of action against custodial trustee.
166A.330
Distribution on termination.
166A.340
Methods and forms for creating custodial trusts.
166A.350
Applicable law.
166A.360
Uniformity of application and construction.
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 166A.260’s source at nv​.us