Nevada Revised Statutes 159.083 – General functions of guardian of estate
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A guardian of the estate shall:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 159.083
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
1. Protect, preserve, manage and dispose of the estate of the protected person according to law and for the best interests of the protected person.
2. Apply the estate of the protected person for the proper care, maintenance, education and support of the protected person and any person to whom the protected person owes a legal duty of support, having due regard for other income or property available to support the protected person or any person to whom the protected person owes a legal duty of support.
3. Have such other authority and perform such other duties as are provided by law.