Nevada § 160.120 - Compensation of guardian
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 160.120 — Compensation of guardian, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 160.120. Compensation of guardian
Compensation payable to a guardian must not exceed 5 percent of the income of the
ward during any year. In the event of extraordinary services rendered by any guardian, the court may, upon
petition and after hearing thereon, authorize additional compensation therefor payable
from the estate of the ward. Notice of such petition and hearing must be given to the proper office of the Department
of Veterans Affairs in the manner provided in NRS 160.100 . No compensation may be allowed on the corpus of an estate received from a preceding
guardian. The guardian may be allowed from the estate of the ward of the guardian reasonable
premiums paid by him or her to any corporate surety upon his or her bond.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 160.120
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 160.120 cover?
Section 160.120 ("Compensation of 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 § 160.120?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 160.120 apply to my situation?
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