Nevada § 159.125 - Gifts from estate of protected person; expenditures for relatives of protected person
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.125 — Gifts from estate of protected person; expenditures for relatives of protected person, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 159.125. Gifts from estate of protected person; expenditures for relatives of protected person
1. A guardian of the estate, with prior approval of the court by order, may, from
the estate of the protected person which is not necessary for the proper care, maintenance,
education and support of the protected person and of persons to whom the protected
person owes a legal duty of support: (a) Make reasonable gifts directly, or into a trust, on behalf of the protected person. (b) Provide for or contribute to the care, maintenance, education or support of persons
who are or have been related to the protected person by blood, adoption or marriage. (c) Pay or contribute to the payment of reasonable expenses of remedial care and treatment
for and the funeral and burial of persons who are or have been related to the protected
person by blood, adoption or marriage. 2. Any petition filed by a guardian pursuant to this section must state whether: (a) The purpose of the guardian in seeking approval to make the gift, payment or contribution
is to dispose of assets to make the protected person eligible for Medicaid; and (b) Making the gift, payment or contribution will cause the protected person to become
eligible for Medicaid.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 159.125
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.125 cover?
Section 159.125 ("Gifts from estate of protected person; expenditures for relatives 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 159.125?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.125" (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?
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How does Nevada § 159.125 apply to my situation?
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