Nevada Revised Statutes 159.1871 – Appointment of successor guardian immediately or upon designated event
1. The court at any time may appoint a successor guardian to serve immediately or when a designated event occurs.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 159.1871
- 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.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- 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
2. A person entitled under NRS 159.044 to petition the court to appoint a guardian may petition the court to appoint a successor guardian.
3. A successor guardian appointed to serve when a designated event occurs may act as guardian when:
(a) The event occurs; and
(b) The successor has taken the official oath and filed a bond as provided in this chapter, and letters of guardianship have been issued.
4. A successor guardian has the predecessor’s powers unless otherwise provided by the court.
5. The revocation of letters of guardianship by the court or any other court action to suspend the authority of a guardian may be considered to be a designated event for the purposes of this section if the revocation or suspension of authority is based on the guardian’s noncompliance with his or her duties and responsibilities as provided by law.