Nevada § 159A.0809 - Notification to interested persons and persons of natural affection required upon impending death or death of protected minor or obtaining information concerning burial or cremation of protected minor
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§ 159A.0809. Notification to interested persons and persons of natural affection required upon impending death or death of protected minor or obtaining information concerning burial or cremation of protected minor
1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 159A.0807 , a guardian shall immediately notify all interested persons and persons of natural
affection: (a) If the guardian reasonably believes that the death of the protected minor is likely
to occur within the next 30 days and such belief is based on information from a psychologist,
physician or other health care provider of the protected minor or a person otherwise
qualified to provide such a medical opinion, including, without limitation, a health
care provider employed by a hospice or by a hospital of the Department of Veterans
Affairs. (b) Upon the death of the protected minor. (c) Upon obtaining any information relating to the burial or cremation of the protected
minor. 2. The guardian shall provide notification pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection
1: (a) In person or by telephone to the family members of the protected minor or, if
the protected minor does not have any family members or does not have a relationship
with any family members, the person of natural affection designated to receive such
notification; (b) By electronic communication to any family member of the protected minor or person
of natural affection who has opted to receive notification by electronic communication;
and (c) In writing to all other interested persons and persons of natural affection not
given notice pursuant to paragraph (a) or (b).
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 159A.0809
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 159A.0809 cover?
Section 159A.0809 ("Notification to interested persons and persons of natural affection required upon impending death or death of protected minor or obtaining information concerning burial or cremation of protected minor") 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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