Nevada § 159.345 - Imposition of penalties upon certain misconduct by guardian
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.345 — Imposition of penalties upon certain misconduct by guardian, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 159.345. Imposition of penalties upon certain misconduct by guardian
If a guardian: 1. Is guilty of gross impropriety in handling the property of the protected person; 2. Makes a substantial misstatement in any report filed pursuant to NRS 159.081 or any account filed pursuant to NRS 159.177 ; or 3. Willfully fails to file a report required by NRS 159.081 or an account required by NRS 159.177 after receiving written notice from the court of the failure to file and a grace
period of 2 months after such notification has elapsed, the court may impose a penalty in an amount not to exceed $5,000 and order restitution
of any money misappropriated from the estate of a protected person, which must be
paid by the guardian and must not be paid by the estate of the protected person.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 159.345
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.345 cover?
Section 159.345 ("Imposition of penalties upon certain misconduct by 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 § 159.345?
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