159.054 - Finding and order of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition; appointment of special or general guardian. - Nevada Statutes

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159.054 Finding and order of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition; appointment of special or general guardian.

1. If the court finds the proposed ward competent and not in need of a guardian, the court shall dismiss the petition.

2. If the court finds the proposed ward to be of limited capacity and 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 ward’s person, estate, or person and estate.

(Added to NRS by 1981, 1932; A 2003, 1781)

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Statutes > Nevada > Title-13 > Chapter-159 > Appointment-of-guardians > 159-054

159.054 Finding and order of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition; appointment of special or general guardian.

1. If the court finds the proposed ward competent and not in need of a guardian, the court shall dismiss the petition.

2. If the court finds the proposed ward to be of limited capacity and 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 ward’s person, estate, or person and estate.

(Added to NRS by 1981, 1932; A 2003, 1781)

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159.054 Finding and order of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition; appointment of special or general guardian.

1. If the court finds the proposed ward competent and not in need of a guardian, the court shall dismiss the petition.

2. If the court finds the proposed ward to be of limited capacity and 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 ward’s person, estate, or person and estate.

(Added to NRS by 1981, 1932; A 2003, 1781)