Nevada § 159.185 - Conditions for removal
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.185 — Conditions for removal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 159.185. Conditions for removal
1. The court may remove a guardian if the court determines that: (a) The guardian has become mentally incapacitated, unsuitable or otherwise incapable
of exercising the authority and performing the duties of a guardian as provided by
law; (b) The guardian is no longer qualified to act as a guardian pursuant to NRS 159.0613 ; (c) The guardian has filed for bankruptcy within the previous 5 years; (d) The guardian of the estate has mismanaged the estate of the protected person; (e) The guardian has negligently failed to perform any duty as provided by law or
by any order of the court and: (1) The negligence resulted in injury to the protected person or the estate of the
protected person; or (2) There was a substantial likelihood that the negligence would result in injury
to the protected person or the estate of the protected person; (f) The guardian has intentionally failed to perform any duty as provided by law or
by any lawful order of the court, regardless of injury; (g) The guardian has violated any right of the protected person that is set forth
in this chapter; (h) The guardian has violated a court order or committed an abuse of discretion in
making a determination pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 or subsection 3 of NRS 159.332 ; (i) The guardian has violated any provision of NRS 159.331 to 159.338 , inclusive, or a court order issued pursuant to NRS 159.333 ; (j) The best interests of the protected person will be served by the appointment of
another person as guardian; or (k) The guardian is a private professional guardian who is no longer qualified as
a private professional guardian pursuant to NRS 159.0595 or 159A.0595 . 2. A guardian may not be removed if the sole reason for removal is the lack of money
to pay the compensation and expenses of the guardian.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 159.185
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.185 cover?
Section 159.185 ("Conditions for removal") 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 § 159.185?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.185" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 159.185 apply to my situation?
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