Nevada § 159.0487 - Types of guardians
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.0487 — Types of guardians, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 159.0487. Types of guardians
Any court of competent jurisdiction may appoint: 1. Guardians of the person, of the estate, or of the person and estate for persons
who are incapacitated whose home state is this State. 2. Guardians of the person or of the person and estate for persons who are incapacitated
who, although not residents of this State, are physically present in this State and
whose welfare requires such an appointment. 3. Guardians of the estate for nonresident persons who are incapacitated who have
property within this State. 4. Special guardians. 5. Guardians ad litem.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 159.0487
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.0487 cover?
Section 159.0487 ("Types of guardians") 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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