Title 159 · NRS Chapter 159

Examination and allowance or rejection of claims by guardian.

Citation: NRS 159.109

Section: 159.159.109

NRS

159.109

Examination and allowance or rejection of claims by guardian.

1. A guardian of the estate shall examine each claim presented to the guardian for payment. If the guardian is satisfied that the claim is appropriate and just, the guardian shall:

(a) Endorse upon the claim the words “examined and allowed” and the date;

(b) Officially subscribe the notation; and

(c) Pay the claim from the guardianship estate.

2. If the guardian is not satisfied that the claim is just, the guardian shall:

(a) Endorse upon the claim the words “examined and rejected” and the date;

(b) Officially subscribe the notation; and

(c) Not later than 60 days after the date the claim was presented to the guardian, notify the claimant by personal service or by mailing a notice by registered or certified mail that the claim was rejected.

(Added to NRS by 1969, 421 ; A 2003, 1790 )