159.055 Ā Burden of proof; order appointing guardian; notice of entry of order.

1. Ā 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. Ā If it appears to the court that the allegations of the petition are sufficient and that a guardian should be appointed for the proposed ward, 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 ward 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 ward upon whom notice must be served pursuant to NRS 159.047; and

(2) Any other interested person.

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

(a) The relatives of the proposed ward upon whom notice must be served pursuant to NRS 159.047; and

(b) Any other interested person.

(Added to NRS by 1969, 415; A 1981, 1936; 2003, 1781)