Nevada § 160.040 - Limitation on number of wards; exceptions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 160.040 — Limitation on number of wards; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 160.040. Limitation on number of wards; exceptions
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful for any person to
accept appointment as guardian of any ward if the proposed guardian is at that time
acting as guardian for five wards. In any case, upon presentation of a petition by an attorney of the Department of
Veterans Affairs pursuant to this section alleging that a guardian is acting in a
fiduciary capacity for more than five wards and requesting his or her discharge for
that reason, the court, upon proof substantiating the petition, shall require a final
accounting from the guardian and shall discharge the guardian in the case. 2. The limitations of this section do not apply where the guardian is a bank or trust
company acting for the wards' estates only. 3. An individual may be guardian of more than five wards if they are all members of
the same family. 4. The limitations of this section do not apply to a public guardian.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 160.040
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 160.040 cover?
Section 160.040 ("Limitation on number of wards; exceptions") 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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