Nevada § 159A.044 - Petition for appointment of guardian: Who may submit; content

§ 159A.044. Petition for appointment of guardian: Who may submit; content

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 127.045 , a proposed protected minor, a governmental agency, a nonprofit corporation or any

interested person may petition the court for the appointment of a guardian. 2. To the extent the petitioner knows or reasonably may ascertain or obtain, the petition

must include, without limitation: (a) The name and address of the petitioner. (b) The name, date of birth and current address of the proposed protected minor. (c) A copy of one of the following forms of identification of the proposed protected

minor which must be placed in the records relating to the guardianship proceeding

and, except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 or as otherwise required to carry out a specific statute, maintained in a confidential

manner: (1) A social security number; (2) A birth certificate; (3) A valid driver's license number; (4) A valid identification card number; (5) A valid passport number; (6) A valid permanent resident card number; or (7) A valid tribal identification card number. If the information required pursuant to this paragraph is not included with the petition,

the information must be provided to the court not later than 120 days after the appointment

of a guardian or as otherwise ordered by the court. (d) The date on which the proposed protected minor will attain the age of majority

and: (1) Whether there is a current order concerning custody and, if so, the state in which

the order was issued; and (2) Whether the petitioner anticipates that the proposed protected minor will need

guardianship after attaining the age of majority. (e) Whether the proposed protected minor is a resident or nonresident of this State. (f) The names and addresses of the relatives of the proposed protected minor who are

within the second degree of consanguinity. (g) The name, date of birth and current address of the proposed guardian. If the proposed guardian is a private professional guardian, the petition must include

proof that the guardian meets the requirements of NRS 159A.0595 . If the proposed guardian is not a private professional guardian, the petition must

include a statement that the guardian currently is not receiving compensation for

services as a guardian to more than one protected person who is not related to the

person by blood or marriage. (h) A copy of one of the following forms of identification of the proposed guardian

which must be placed in the records relating to the guardianship proceeding and, except

as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 or as otherwise required to carry out a specific statute, maintained in a confidential

manner: (1) A social security number; (2) A birth certificate; (3) A valid driver's license number; (4) A valid identification card number; (5) A valid passport number; (6) A valid permanent resident card number; or (7) A valid tribal identification card number. (i) Whether the proposed guardian has ever been convicted of a felony and, if so,

information concerning the crime for which the proposed guardian was convicted and

whether the proposed guardian was placed on probation or parole. (j) A summary of the reasons why a guardian is needed and any available documentation

demonstrating the need for a guardianship, including, without limitation, any orders

or other information from a court concerning the custody of the proposed protected

minor. (k) A general description and the probable value of the property of the proposed protected

minor and any income to which the proposed protected minor is or will be entitled,

if the petition is for the appointment of a guardian of the estate. (l) The name and address of any person or care provider having the care, custody or

control of the proposed protected minor. (m) If a petitioner is not a parent of the proposed protected minor, a declaration

explaining the relationship of the petitioner to the proposed protected minor or to

the proposed protected minor's parents and the interest, if any, of that petitioner

in the appointment. (n) Requests for any of the specific powers set forth in NRS 159A.165 to 159A.175 , inclusive, necessary to enable the guardian to carry out the duties of the guardianship. (o) If the guardianship is sought as the result of an investigation of a report of

abuse or neglect of the proposed protected minor, whether the referral was from a

law enforcement agency or a state or county agency. (p) Whether the proposed protected minor or the proposed guardian is a party to any

pending criminal or civil litigation. (q) Whether the guardianship is sought for the purpose of initiating litigation. (r) Whether the proposed guardian has filed for or received protection under the federal

bankruptcy laws within the immediately preceding 7 years.