NRS 159.0235 – “Person of natural affection” defined.
“Person of natural affection” means a person who is not a family member of a protected person but who shares a relationship with the protected person that is similar to the relationship between family members. (Added to NRS by 2017, 2532, 2546)
NRS 159.024 – “Private professional guardian” defined.
1. “Private professional guardian” means a person who receives compensation for services as a guardian to three or more protected persons who are not related to the guardian by blood or marriage and who meets the requirements set forth in NRS 159.0595. 2. For the purposes of this chapter, the term includes an entity that […]
NRS 159.025 – “Proposed protected person” defined.
“Proposed protected person” means any person, other than a minor, for whom proceedings for the appointment of a guardian have been initiated in this State or, if the context so requires, for whom similar proceedings have been initiated in another state. (Added to NRS by 1969, 412; A 2009, 1644; 2017, 868, 2553)
NRS 159.0251 – “Protected minor” defined.
“Protected minor” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 159A.0251. (Added to NRS by 2017, 867)
NRS 159.0253 – “Protected person” defined.
“Protected person” means any person, other than a minor, for whom a guardian has been appointed. (Added to NRS by 1969, 412; A 2017, 868, 2553)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 159.027)
NRS 159.014 – “Care provider” defined.
“Care provider” includes any public or private institution located within or outside this state which provides facilities for the care or maintenance of persons who are incapacitated or persons of limited capacity. (Added to NRS by 1969, 412; A 1981, 1933; 2003, 1771; 2017, 867, 3901)
NRS 159.0145 – “Citation” defined.
“Citation” means a document issued by the clerk of the court, as authorized by statute or ordered by the court, requiring a person to appear, directing a person to act or conduct himself or herself in a specified way, or notifying a person of a hearing. (Added to NRS by 2003, 1757)
NRS 159.015 – “Court” defined.
“Court” means any court or judge having jurisdiction of the persons and estates of persons who are incapacitated or persons of limited capacity. (Added to NRS by 1969, 412; A 1981, 1933; 2017, 867, 3901)
NRS 159.017 – “Guardian” defined.
“Guardian” means any person appointed under this chapter as guardian of the person, of the estate, or of the person and estate for any other person, and includes an organization under NRS 662.245 and joint appointees. The term includes, without limitation, a special guardian or, if the context so requires, a person appointed in another […]
NRS 159.013 – Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 159.014 to 159.0265, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1969, 412; A 1981, 1933; 2003, 1770; 2005, 815; 2009, 1644, 2519; 2017, 867, 2553)