Nevada § 159.2021 - Proceedings in more than one state

§ 159.2021. Proceedings in more than one state

Except for a petition for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency, if a petition

for the appointment of a guardian is filed in this State and in another state and

neither petition has been dismissed or withdrawn, the following rules apply: 1. If the court of this State has jurisdiction under NRS 159.1991 to 159.2029 , inclusive, it may proceed with the case unless a court of another state acquires

jurisdiction under provisions similar to NRS 159.1991 to 159.2029 , inclusive, before the appointment. 2. If the court of this State does not have jurisdiction under NRS 159.1991 to 159.2029 , inclusive, whether at the time the petition is filed or at any time before the appointment

or issuance of the order, the court shall stay the proceeding and communicate with

the court of the other state. If the court of the other state has jurisdiction, the court of this State shall

dismiss the petition unless the court of the other state determines that the court

of this State is a more appropriate forum.