Nevada § 159.171 - Executing and recording legal documents
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.171 — Executing and recording legal documents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 159.171. Executing and recording legal documents
1. A guardian of the estate shall record a certified copy of any court order authorizing
the sale, mortgage, lease, surrender or conveyance of real property in the office
of the county recorder of the county in which any portion of the land is located. 2. To carry out effectively any transaction affecting the property of the protected
person as authorized by this chapter, the court may authorize the guardian to execute
any promissory note, mortgage, deed of trust, deed, lease, security agreement or other
legal document or instrument which is reasonably necessary to carry out such transaction.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 159.171
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.171 cover?
Section 159.171 ("Executing and recording legal documents") 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 § 159.171?
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