Nevada Adult Guardianship Petition Packet (Post-SB 360 Reform)
NEVADA ADULT GUARDIANSHIP PETITION PACKET (POST-SB 360 REFORM)
Filed in the District Court of the State of Nevada
PART 1 — PRE-PETITION CHECKLIST
A. SB 360 / AB 130 Post-Scandal Compliance Checklist (CRITICAL)
☐ Confirmed proposed protected person will be appointed independent counsel (NRS § 159.0475 — MANDATORY post-AB 130 2017)
☐ Confirmed Guardianship Compliance Office (GCO) will be notified per Nevada Supreme Court order (Clark and Washoe Counties)
☐ If proposed guardian is a "professional guardian" (3+ unrelated wards), confirmed Nevada Financial Institutions Division (FID) licensure under NRS Ch. 628B
☐ Background check authorization completed (NRS § 159.0535)
☐ Confirmed no "vehicle of convenience" filing — independent investigation possible
☐ Considered Family Bill of Rights / visitation protections under SB 229 (2019)
☐ If TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY guardianship considered, reviewed heightened post-Parks requirements
B. Less Restrictive Alternatives (REQUIRED Documentation)
☐ Durable Power of Attorney (financial) — NRS Ch. 162A
☐ Power of Attorney for Health Care — NRS § 162A.700 et seq.
☐ Advance Directive / Living Will — NRS § 449A.400 et seq.
☐ Representative Payee
☐ Supported Decision-Making Agreement
☐ Trust (revocable / special needs)
☐ Joint accounts with safeguards
☐ Adult Protective Services referral — NRS § 200.5093 (Nevada APS / Aging and Disability Services Division)
☐ Case management / community-based services
C. Standing (NRS § 159.044(1))
☐ Petitioner is "any person" who may petition under NRS § 159.044, including the proposed protected person or any interested party
☐ Petitioner is at least 18
D. Required Information for Petition (NRS § 159.044(2))
☐ Name, residence, mailing address of proposed protected person
☐ Date of birth and approximate age
☐ Cause and nature of alleged incapacity
☐ Whether proposed protected person can attend hearing
☐ Names and addresses of spouse, children, parents, siblings
☐ Description and value of estate
☐ Type of guardianship sought (person, estate, or both; general, limited, special, summary, temporary)
☐ Recommendation regarding need for and type of guardianship
☐ Less restrictive alternatives considered
PART 2 — VERIFIED PETITION
Court Caption
| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Court | THE [____] JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA |
| County | IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [____________________] |
| In the Matter of the Guardianship of | [FULL LEGAL NAME OF PROPOSED PROTECTED PERSON] |
| Department | [____] |
| Case No. | [________________________________] |
| Department of Probate | [____] |
VERIFIED PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON AND/OR ESTATE OF AN ADULT
COMES NOW, [PETITIONER NAME], pursuant to NRS § 159.044, and respectfully petitions this Court for the appointment of a guardian of the ☐ person ☐ estate ☐ person and estate, of the above-named proposed protected person, and states:
1. Petitioner (NRS § 159.044(2)(a))
| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Name | [________________________________] |
| Address | [________________________________] |
| Telephone | [________________________________] |
| [________________________________] | |
| Relationship to Proposed Protected Person | [________________________________] |
| Interest in proceeding | [________________________________] |
2. Proposed Protected Person (NRS § 159.044(2)(b))
| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Full Legal Name | [________________________________] |
| Date of Birth | [__/__/____] |
| Age | [____] |
| Residence (street address) | [________________________________] |
| Mailing Address | [________________________________] |
| County | [____________________] |
| Telephone | [________________________________] |
| Marital Status | ☐ Single ☐ Married ☐ Divorced ☐ Widowed |
| Current Physical Location (if different from residence) | [________________________________] |
| Can Proposed Protected Person attend hearing? | ☐ Yes ☐ No — If No, explain: [________________________________] |
| Receiving services from facility/agency? | ☐ No ☐ Yes: [________________________________] |
3. Jurisdiction, Venue, and Domicile
The proposed protected person is domiciled in [____________________] County, Nevada. This Court has jurisdiction under NRS Chapter 159 and venue under NRS § 159.0463. No proceeding for guardianship is pending or has been filed in any other state under the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act (NRS § 159A).
4. Cause and Nature of Alleged Incapacity (NRS § 159.044(2)(c))
[________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________]
Functional limitations (specific):
| Activity of Daily Living | Independent | Needs Assistance | Unable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathing | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Dressing | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Feeding | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Toileting | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Transferring / Ambulation | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Medication management | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Financial management | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Decision-making about medical care | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Communication / understanding | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
5. Relatives and Interested Persons (NRS § 159.044(2)(g))
| Relationship | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| Adult Child | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| Adult Child | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| Parent | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| Sibling | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| Sibling | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| Care Provider (last 6 months) | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| Attorney-in-Fact under DPOA | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| Health Care Agent under POA | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
| Trustee of any trust | [________________________________] | [________________________________] |
6. Estate Description (NRS § 159.044(2)(h))
| Asset | Description | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|
| Real Property | [________________________________] | $[____________] |
| Bank Accounts | [________________________________] | $[____________] |
| Brokerage / Investment | [________________________________] | $[____________] |
| Retirement (IRA/401(k)/Pension) | [________________________________] | $[____________] |
| Vehicles | [________________________________] | $[____________] |
| Tangible Personal Property | [________________________________] | $[____________] |
| Insurance (cash value) | [________________________________] | $[____________] |
| Other | [________________________________] | $[____________] |
| TOTAL ESTATE VALUE | $[____________] | |
| Monthly Income (all sources) | [________________________________] | $[____________] |
7. Proposed Guardian (NRS § 159.044(2)(j); § 159.0535)
| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Name | [________________________________] |
| Address | [________________________________] |
| Telephone | [________________________________] |
| Date of Birth | [__/__/____] |
| Social Security Number (last 4 only) | XXX-XX-[____] |
| Relationship to Proposed Protected Person | [________________________________] |
| Occupation | [________________________________] |
| Is Proposed Guardian a Nevada resident? | ☐ Yes ☐ No |
| Is Proposed Guardian a "Private Professional Guardian" (3+ unrelated wards)? | ☐ No ☐ Yes — FID License No.: [________________________________] |
| Background check authorization submitted? | ☐ Yes (NRS § 159.0535) |
| Any disqualifying convictions? | ☐ None ☐ Disclosure attached |
POST-PARKS LICENSING NOTICE: If proposed guardian serves as guardian for 3 or more unrelated wards, the guardian MUST be licensed by the Nevada Financial Institutions Division as a Private Professional Guardian under NRS Chapter 628B (added/strengthened by SB 360 in 2017).
8. Type of Guardianship Requested (NRS § 159.044(2)(i))
☐ Guardianship of the Person
☐ Guardianship of the Estate
☐ Guardianship of the Person and Estate
☐ General (all powers)
☐ Limited (specific powers only — PRESUMPTIVE under reform)
☐ Special (single defined task)
☐ Summary administration (small estate — NRS § 159.0613)
☐ Temporary (NRS § 159.0523 — heightened post-Parks requirements)
Specific powers requested (limited guardianship):
[____________________________________________________________]
9. Less Restrictive Alternatives (Required Post-Reform)
A statement of less restrictive alternatives considered and why each is inadequate:
[________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________]
10. Prayer for Relief
WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays this Court:
a. Appoint independent counsel for the proposed protected person under NRS § 159.0475 (MANDATORY post-AB 130);
b. Appoint a court investigator/visitor under NRS § 159.0455 / § 159.063 if appropriate;
c. Cause citation to issue under NRS § 159.047 and § 159.054 and order service on all interested persons;
d. Conduct hearing under NRS § 159.055;
e. Find by clear and convincing evidence that the proposed protected person is incapacitated and that no less restrictive alternative is adequate;
f. Appoint the proposed guardian as ☐ limited ☐ general guardian of the ☐ person ☐ estate ☐ person and estate;
g. Set bond under NRS § 159.053;
h. Issue Letters of Guardianship under NRS § 159.075;
i. Refer the matter to the Guardianship Compliance Office for monitoring;
j. Order initial inventory (NRS § 159.085) and annual reports (NRS § 159.176; § 159.179);
k. Grant other relief as just.
VERIFICATION
STATE OF NEVADA )
COUNTY OF [____________________] ) ss.
I, [PETITIONER NAME], being first duly sworn, depose and say: I am the Petitioner herein. I have read the foregoing Verified Petition and know the contents thereof, and the same is true of my own knowledge except as to those matters stated upon information and belief, and as to those matters, I believe them to be true.
| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Signature of Petitioner | [________________________________] |
| Printed Name | [________________________________] |
| Date | [__/__/____] |
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this [____] day of [____________________], [____].
| Notary | Entry |
|---|---|
| Notary Signature | [________________________________] |
| Notary Public, State of Nevada | (Seal) |
| Commission Expires | [__/__/____] |
PART 3 — NOTICE TO PROPOSED PROTECTED PERSON
NOTICE OF HEARING — PROPOSED PROTECTED PERSON (NRS § 159.0455)
TO: [PROPOSED PROTECTED PERSON NAME] at [ADDRESS]
THIS NOTICE AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS. READ CAREFULLY.
A petition has been filed in this Court asking that a guardian be appointed for you. IF A GUARDIAN IS APPOINTED, YOU MAY LOSE IMPORTANT RIGHTS, including the right to manage your money, choose where you live, consent to medical treatment, marry, vote, or contract.
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER NEVADA LAW (Post-SB 360 / AB 130 / SB 229)
| Right | Statutory Basis |
|---|---|
| Right to a court-appointed attorney AT NO COST IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD ONE (MANDATORY) | NRS § 159.0475 (AB 130, 2017) |
| Right to attend the hearing in person | NRS § 159.0535 |
| Right to present evidence and cross-examine witnesses | NRS § 159.055 |
| Right to request a jury trial (if applicable) | NRS § 159.0535 |
| Right to a court investigator's report | NRS § 159.063 |
| Right to least restrictive alternative | NRS § 159.0535 |
| Right to family visitation and communication (Family Bill of Rights) | NRS § 159.328 (SB 229, 2019) |
| Right to be free of unnecessary medication or restraint | NRS § 159.328 |
| Right to petition the Guardianship Compliance Office | Nevada Supreme Court ADKT 0507 |
Hearing
| Detail | Entry |
|---|---|
| Date | [__/__/____] |
| Time | [____] ☐ AM ☐ PM |
| Location | [________________________________] |
| Department | [____] |
SERVICE: Service shall be personal upon the proposed protected person at least 20 days before the hearing unless waived under § 159.0455.
PART 4 — NOTICE / CITATION TO INTERESTED PERSONS
CITATION (NRS § 159.047, § 159.054)
THE STATE OF NEVADA TO: All persons identified in Paragraph 5 of the Verified Petition, and to ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:
YOU ARE HEREBY CITED to appear before the [____] Judicial District Court, Department [____], located at [________________________________], on [__/__/____] at [____] [☐ AM ☐ PM], to show cause why a guardian of the person and/or estate should not be appointed for [PROPOSED PROTECTED PERSON NAME].
If you fail to appear, the Court may grant the relief requested without further notice.
| Service Method | Entry |
|---|---|
| ☐ Personal Service ☐ Certified Mail ☐ Publication (with court order) | [________________________________] |
| Date of Service | [__/__/____] |
| Affidavit of Service Filed | ☐ Yes |
PART 5 — PHYSICIAN'S CERTIFICATE / CAPACITY EVALUATION
CERTIFICATE OF PHYSICIAN OR QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL
TO: The [____] Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada
I, [EVALUATOR NAME], being a licensed Nevada [☐ Physician (M.D./D.O.) ☐ Psychologist ☐ Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ☐ Other qualified professional], hereby certify:
A. Examiner Credentials
| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Name | [________________________________] |
| Nevada License Number | [________________________________] |
| Specialty | [________________________________] |
| Practice Address | [________________________________] |
| Telephone | [________________________________] |
B. Examination
| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Date(s) of Personal Examination | [__/__/____] |
| Location | [________________________________] |
| Records Reviewed | [________________________________] |
C. Diagnoses
Primary: [________________________________]
Secondary: [________________________________]
ICD-10 / DSM-5 Codes: [________________________________]
D. Capacity Findings
| Capacity Domain | Capable | Impaired | Severely Impaired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manage personal finances | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Make medical decisions | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Determine residence | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Drive | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Marry | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Contract | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Vote | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Provide informed consent generally | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
E. Opinion
In my professional opinion, the proposed protected person ☐ IS / ☐ IS NOT incapacitated as defined by NRS § 159.019, and ☐ DOES / ☐ DOES NOT require a guardian.
Recommended scope (least restrictive): [________________________________]
F. Prognosis
[________________________________]
Will the Proposed Protected Person be able to meaningfully attend the hearing? ☐ Yes ☐ No — explain: [________________________________]
| Signature | [________________________________] |
|---|---|
| Date | [__/__/____] |
PART 6 — APPOINTMENT OF COURT INVESTIGATOR / GUARDIAN AD LITEM (NRS § 159.063)
ORDER APPOINTING COURT INVESTIGATOR
Pursuant to NRS § 159.063 and the procedures of this Court (post-Las Vegas reform), the Court appoints [INVESTIGATOR NAME] as Court Investigator/Guardian Ad Litem with the following duties:
☐ Interview the proposed protected person in person at the proposed protected person's residence
☐ Explain the petition, rights, and the appointment of counsel
☐ Determine the views and wishes of the proposed protected person
☐ Visit the proposed residence if change is contemplated
☐ Interview the proposed guardian, family members, caregivers, and treating professionals
☐ Review the physician's certificate, financial records, and other relevant documents
☐ Verify proposed guardian licensing (if professional) and background check results
☐ Coordinate with the Guardianship Compliance Office as applicable
☐ File a written report at least 10 days before hearing
☐ Recommend least restrictive alternative
| Investigator Compensation | $[____________] |
|---|---|
| Source of Payment | ☐ Estate ☐ Petitioner ☐ Public funds |
| Signed by Judge | [________________________________] |
|---|---|
| Date | [__/__/____] |
PART 7 — APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT COUNSEL (NRS § 159.0475) — MANDATORY
ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL FOR PROPOSED PROTECTED PERSON
Pursuant to NRS § 159.0475 and AB 130 (2017), counsel SHALL be appointed for every proposed protected person in an adult guardianship proceeding, regardless of whether the proposed protected person requests counsel, and at public expense if the proposed protected person cannot afford counsel.
The Court appoints [ATTORNEY NAME], a member in good standing of the State Bar of Nevada, to represent [PROPOSED PROTECTED PERSON NAME] in this proceeding. Counsel shall:
☐ Meet with the proposed protected person in person
☐ Advocate for the expressed wishes of the proposed protected person (not "best interest" alone)
☐ Investigate less restrictive alternatives
☐ Cross-examine witnesses
☐ File responsive pleadings as appropriate
| Counsel Compensation | $[____________] |
|---|---|
| Source of Payment | ☐ Estate of proposed protected person ☐ Public funds |
| Signed by Judge | [________________________________] |
|---|---|
| Date | [__/__/____] |
PART 8 — BOND (NRS § 159.053)
REQUEST FOR BOND
| Bond Determination | Entry |
|---|---|
| Type of Guardianship | ☐ Person only ☐ Estate ☐ Both |
| Estate Value | $[____________] |
| Annual Estimated Income | $[____________] |
| Proposed Bond Amount (typically estate value + one year income, per NRS § 159.053) | $[____________] |
| Surety Company | [________________________________] |
| Bond Substitute (blocked account / restricted asset)? | ☐ Yes ☐ No — Describe: [________________________________] |
| Bond Waived? | ☐ No ☐ Yes (only if statutorily authorized — explain): [________________________________] |
PART 9 — NOTICE OF HEARING (NRS § 159.047)
NOTICE OF HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hearing on the Verified Petition will be conducted:
| Detail | Entry |
|---|---|
| Date | [__/__/____] |
| Time | [____] ☐ AM ☐ PM |
| Court | The [____] Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada |
| Address | [________________________________] |
| Department | [____] |
| Judge | [________________________________] |
| Hearing Format | ☐ In-person ☐ Telephonic ☐ Video |
PART 10 — PROPOSED ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN (NRS § 159.061)
ORDER APPOINTING GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON AND/OR ESTATE
The Court, having conducted a hearing on the Verified Petition under NRS § 159.055, the proposed protected person having been represented by independent counsel under NRS § 159.0475, and the Court having considered the testimony of witnesses, the physician's certificate, the report of the court investigator under NRS § 159.063, and the argument of counsel, FINDS by CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE:
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The Court has jurisdiction under NRS Chapter 159 and 159A (UAGPPJA).
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Due notice has been provided to the proposed protected person (§ 159.0455) and to interested persons (§ 159.047, § 159.054).
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The proposed protected person was represented by independent counsel as required by NRS § 159.0475.
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The proposed protected person is an adult who is incapacitated as defined by NRS § 159.019, in that the proposed protected person is unable to receive and evaluate information or make or communicate decisions to such an extent that the individual lacks the ability to meet essential requirements for physical health, safety, or self-care.
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Less restrictive alternatives have been considered and are inadequate.
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The proposed guardian is qualified under NRS § 159.0613 / § 159.0535; background check is satisfactory; if a private professional guardian, FID licensing is verified.
-
The least restrictive scope of guardianship sufficient to address the proposed protected person's needs is:
[____________________________________________________________]
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED:
a. [GUARDIAN NAME] is appointed ☐ Limited ☐ General Guardian of the ☐ Person ☐ Estate ☐ Person and Estate of [PROTECTED PERSON NAME];
b. Bond is set at $[____________] pursuant to NRS § 159.053;
c. Letters of Guardianship shall issue upon qualification (NRS § 159.075);
d. Guardian shall file Initial Inventory within 60 days (NRS § 159.085);
e. Guardian shall file Annual Report (NRS § 159.176) and Annual Accounting (NRS § 159.179);
f. The Guardianship Compliance Office is notified of this appointment;
g. The Protected Person retains all rights not expressly removed by this Order, including those enumerated in the Family Bill of Rights (NRS § 159.328);
h. The proposed Guardian shall comply with all professional guardian licensing requirements if applicable.
| Signed by District Judge | [________________________________] |
|---|---|
| Department | [____] |
| Date | [__/__/____] |
PART 11 — LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP (NRS § 159.075)
LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP
THE [____] JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA hereby certifies that [GUARDIAN NAME] has been duly appointed and qualified as ☐ Limited ☐ General Guardian of the ☐ Person ☐ Estate ☐ Person and Estate of [PROTECTED PERSON NAME], by Order entered [__/__/____], with the powers set forth in such Order.
These Letters are in full force and effect until revoked or until the appointment terminates by operation of law.
| Issued by Clerk | [________________________________] |
|---|---|
| Court Seal | [________________________________] |
| Date Issued | [__/__/____] |
PART 12 — INITIAL INVENTORY (NRS § 159.085)
INVENTORY AND RECORD OF VALUE
DUE: Within 60 days of appointment (NRS § 159.085).
| Asset Category | Description | Fair Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| Real Property | [________________________________] | $[____________] |
| Cash / Demand Deposits | [________________________________] | $[____________] |
| Savings / CD | [________________________________] | $[____________] |
| Brokerage / Investment | [________________________________] | $[____________] |
| Retirement Accounts | [________________________________] | $[____________] |
| Life Insurance (cash value) | [________________________________] | $[____________] |
| Vehicles | [________________________________] | $[____________] |
| Tangible Personal Property | [________________________________] | $[____________] |
| Business Interests | [________________________________] | $[____________] |
| Other | [________________________________] | $[____________] |
| TOTAL | $[____________] |
Monthly Income
| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Social Security / SSI | $[____________] |
| Pension | $[____________] |
| Investment | $[____________] |
| Other | $[____________] |
| TOTAL MONTHLY | $[____________] |
VERIFICATION: I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of Nevada that the foregoing is true and correct.
| Signature | [________________________________] |
|---|---|
| Date | [__/__/____] |
PART 13 — ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTING
ANNUAL REPORT OF GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON (NRS § 159.176) — MANDATORY
Reporting Period: [__/__/____] through [__/__/____]
| Section | Required Content |
|---|---|
| 1. Current residence and living arrangements | [________________________________] |
| 2. Current physical and mental condition | [________________________________] |
| 3. Medical, psychiatric, social services received | [________________________________] |
| 4. Major decisions made during the reporting period | [________________________________] |
| 5. Frequency and nature of guardian's contact | [________________________________] |
| 6. Visitation by family members | [________________________________] |
| 7. Recommendation regarding continued need | [________________________________] |
| 8. Plan for the coming year | [________________________________] |
ANNUAL ACCOUNTING OF GUARDIAN OF THE ESTATE (NRS § 159.179)
| Item | Beginning Balance | Receipts | Disbursements | Ending Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $[____________] | $[____________] | $[____________] | $[____________] |
| Investments | $[____________] | $[____________] | $[____________] | $[____________] |
| Real Property | $[____________] | $[____________] | $[____________] | $[____________] |
| TOTAL | $[____________] | $[____________] | $[____________] | $[____________] |
Schedules attached: ☐ Receipts ☐ Disbursements ☐ Distributions ☐ Investments ☐ Vouchers ☐ Bond renewal
| Verified Signature | [________________________________] |
|---|---|
| Date | [__/__/____] |
PART 14 — POST-SCANDAL OVERSIGHT NOTICE
GUARDIANSHIP COMPLIANCE OFFICE (GCO)
The Nevada Supreme Court established the Guardianship Compliance Office in 2017 (ADKT 0507) following the April Parks scandal. The GCO independently reviews guardianship accountings, audits cases, and reports concerns to the court.
FAMILY BILL OF RIGHTS (SB 229, 2019; NRS § 159.328)
The Protected Person has the right to:
- Communicate, visit, and interact with persons of the Protected Person's choosing
- Marry or associate
- Be treated with respect and dignity
- Vote (unless specifically removed by court order)
- Make medical decisions to the maximum extent capable
- Be present at all hearings
- Have a least restrictive guardianship
Family members may petition the Court if a guardian unreasonably restricts visitation or communication.
SOURCES AND REFERENCES
- NRS Chapter 159 (Guardianships): https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-159.html
- Nevada SB 360 (2017) — Professional Guardian Licensing
- Nevada AB 130 (2017) — Right to Counsel for Proposed Protected Persons
- Nevada SB 229 (2019) — Guardianship Bill of Rights
- Nevada Supreme Court Guardianship Compliance Office: https://nvcourts.gov/AOC/Programs_and_Services/Guardianship_Compliance/Overview/
- Nevada Financial Institutions Division — Private Professional Guardian Licensing
- Eighth Judicial District Court (Clark County) Guardianship Forms: https://www.clarkcountycourts.us/probate
- The New Yorker, "How the Elderly Lose Their Rights" (Aftermath: April Parks case)
END OF NEVADA ADULT GUARDIANSHIP PETITION PACKET (POST-SB 360 REFORM)
About this template
- Last updated
- May 28, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Nevada
- Category
- Estate Planning & Wills
Legal authority
- Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 159 (Guardianships — Adult)
- NRS § 159.044 (Petition for Appointment of Guardian)
- NRS § 159.0455 (Notice of Hearing to Proposed Protected Person)
- NRS § 159.0475 (Right to Attorney; Mandatory Appointment for Proposed Protected Person)
- NRS § 159.053 (Bond)
- NRS § 159.054 (Citation; Service)
- NRS § 159.055 (Hearing; Burden of Proof — Clear and Convincing Evidence)
- NRS § 159.061 (Order of Appointment)
- NRS § 159.063 (Court Investigator; Guardian ad Litem)
- NRS § 159.075 (Letters of Guardianship)
- NRS § 159.085 (Inventory and Record of Value)
- NRS § 159.176 (Annual Report of Guardian; Mandatory)
- NRS § 159.179 (Annual Accounting by Guardian of the Estate)
- NRS § 159.0535 (Background Check of Proposed Guardian)
- Nevada SB 360 (2017) — Major Post-Las Vegas Guardianship Scandal Reform
- Nevada AB 130 (2017) — Right to Counsel for Proposed Protected Persons
- Nevada SB 229 (2019) — Visitation Rights / Family Bill of Rights
- Nevada Supreme Court ADKT 0507 — Guardianship Compliance Office
- Eighth Judicial District Court Rules (EDCR) Part VII
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