Nevada § 159.346 - Appropriate actions authorized upon violation by guardian of any right of protected person
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.346 — Appropriate actions authorized upon violation by guardian of any right of protected person, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 159.346. Appropriate actions authorized upon violation by guardian of any right of protected person
1. If a guardian violates any right of a protected person that is set forth in this
chapter, a court may take any appropriate action, including, without limitation: (a) Issuing an order that certain actions be taken or discontinued; (b) Disallowing any fees payable to the guardian; (c) After notice and a hearing, issuing an order compensating a protected person or
the estate of a protected person for any injury, death or loss of money or property
caused by the actions of the guardian or the failure of the guardian to take appropriate
action; (d) Removing the guardian pursuant to NRS 159.185 ; or (e) Taking any other action that is proper under the circumstances. 2. If any action by a guardian is deemed to be deliberately harmful or fraudulent
or to have been committed with malice, the court may also impose: (a) Twice the actual damages incurred by the protected person; and (b) Attorney's fees and costs.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 159.346
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.346 cover?
Section 159.346 ("Appropriate actions authorized upon violation by guardian of any right of protected person") 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.
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