Nevada § 159.055 - Burden of proof; order appointing guardian; notice of entry of order
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.055 — Burden of proof; order appointing guardian; notice of entry of order, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 159.055. Burden of proof; order appointing guardian; notice of entry of order
1. The petitioner has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that
the appointment of a guardian of the person, of the estate, or of the person and estate
is necessary. 2. If it appears to the court that the allegations of the petition are sufficient
and that a guardian should be appointed for the proposed protected person, the court
shall enter an order appointing a guardian. The order must: (a) Specify whether the guardian appointed is guardian of the person, of the estate,
of the person and estate or a special guardian; (b) Specify whether the proposed protected person is a resident or nonresident of
this State; (c) Specify the amount of the bond to be executed and filed by the guardian; and (d) Designate the names and addresses, so far as may be determined, of: (1) The relatives of the proposed protected person upon whom notice must be served
pursuant to NRS 159.047 ; and (2) Any other interested person. 3. A notice of entry of the court order must be sent to: (a) The relatives of the proposed protected person upon whom notice must be served
pursuant to NRS 159.047 ; and (b) Any other interested person.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 159.055
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.055 cover?
Section 159.055 ("Burden of proof; order appointing guardian; notice of entry of order") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 159.055?
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