Nevada § 159.1871 - Appointment of successor guardian immediately or upon designated event
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.1871 — Appointment of successor guardian immediately or upon designated event, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 159.1871. Appointment of successor guardian immediately or upon designated event
1. The court at any time may appoint a successor guardian to serve immediately or
when a designated event occurs. 2. A person entitled under NRS 159.044 to petition the court to appoint a guardian may petition the court to appoint a successor
guardian. 3. A successor guardian appointed to serve when a designated event occurs may act
as guardian when: (a) The event occurs; and (b) The successor has taken the official oath and filed a bond as provided in this
chapter, and letters of guardianship have been issued. 4. A successor guardian has the predecessor's powers unless otherwise provided by
the court. 5. The revocation of letters of guardianship by the court or any other court action
to suspend the authority of a guardian may be considered to be a designated event
for the purposes of this section if the revocation or suspension of authority is based
on the guardian's noncompliance with his or her duties and responsibilities as provided
by law.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.1871 cover?
Section 159.1871 ("Appointment of successor guardian immediately or upon designated event") 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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