Nevada § 159.203 - Delivering property or paying obligations to foreign guardian
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.203 — Delivering property or paying obligations to foreign guardian, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 159.203. Delivering property or paying obligations to foreign guardian
1. Where a guardian of the estate for a nonresident has not been appointed in this
state, but the nonresident has a foreign guardian and a person within this state is
indebted to such nonresident or such nonresident has property within this state that
is capable of being removed and which is on deposit with or in the possession of a
resident of this state, and such property is not subject to a mortgage, pledge, lien
or other encumbrance restricting removal of the property from this state, the person
in possession of the property may deliver such property or the person indebted may
pay such debt, to the foreign guardian. The delivery of such property or the payment of such debt is, to the extent of such
delivery or payment, a release and discharge with respect to such property or debt. 2. The court may require such foreign guardian to post a bond in the same manner as
required of a resident guardian and may enter such orders as are necessary to protect
secured creditors of the protected person and unsecured creditors of the protected
person who are residents of this state.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 159.203
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.203 cover?
Section 159.203 ("Delivering property or paying obligations to foreign guardian") 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 § 159.203?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.203" (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 § 159.203 apply to my situation?
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