Finding and order of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition; appointment of special or general guardian.

NRS

159.054

Finding and order of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition; appointment of special or general guardian.

1. If the court finds that the proposed protected person is not incapacitated and is not in need of a guardian, the court shall dismiss the petition.

2. If the court finds that the proposed protected person is of limited capacity and is in need of a special guardian, the court shall enter an order accordingly and specify the powers and duties of the special guardian.

3. If the court finds that appointment of a general guardian is required, the court shall appoint a general guardian of the person, estate, or person and estate of the proposed protected person.

(Added to NRS by 1981, 1932 ; A 2003, 1781 ; 2017, 876 , 3905 )