Nevada Revised Statutes 159A.2024 – Transfer of jurisdiction of guardianship from another state to this State
1. To transfer jurisdiction of a guardianship to this State, the guardian or other interested party must petition the court of this State for guardianship pursuant to NRS 159A.044 to accept guardianship in this State. The petition must include:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 159A.2024
- 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.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(a) A certified copy of the other state’s provisional order of transfer;
(b) Proof that the protected minor is physically present in, or is reasonably expected to move permanently to, this State;
(c) A copy of one of the forms of identification of the protected minor set forth in paragraph (c) of subsection 2 of NRS 159A.044; and
(d) A copy of one of the forms of identification of the guardian set forth in paragraph (h) of subsection 2 of NRS 159A.044.
2. Upon the filing of a petition, the clerk of the court shall issue a citation setting forth a time and place for a hearing in accordance with NRS 159A.047.
3. Upon completion of the hearing, the court shall issue a provisional order granting a petition filed under subsection 1, unless:
(a) An objection is made and the objector establishes that transfer of the proceeding would be contrary to the best interests of the protected minor; or
(b) The guardian or petitioner is not qualified for appointment as a guardian in this State pursuant to NRS 159A.061.
4. The court shall issue a final order granting guardianship upon filing of a final order issued by the other state terminating proceedings in that state and transferring the proceedings to this State. The court shall determine whether the guardianship needs to be modified to conform to the laws of this State and, if so, order any such modifications.
5. In granting a petition under this section, the court shall recognize a guardianship order from the other state.