Nevada Revised Statutes 159A.1852 – Duty of guardian to notify court if no longer qualified to serve as guardian; appointment of successor guardian
A guardian who, after appointment:
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 159A.1852
- Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
- Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
- 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
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
1. Is convicted of a gross misdemeanor or felony in any state;
2. Files for or receives protection as an individual or as a principal of any entity under the federal bankruptcy laws;
3. Has a driver’s license suspended, revoked or cancelled for nonpayment of child support;
4. Is suspended for misconduct or disbarred from:
(a) The practice of law;
(b) The practice of accounting; or
(c) Any other profession which:
(1) Involves or may involve the management or sale of money, investments, securities or real property; or
(2) Requires licensure in this State or any other state; or
5. Has a judgment entered against him or her for misappropriation of funds or assets from any person or entity in any state, shall immediately inform the court of the circumstances of those events. The court may remove the guardian and appoint a successor guardian, unless the court finds that it is in the best interest of the protected minor to allow the guardian to continue in his or her appointment.