NRS 159.026 – “Special guardian” defined.
“Special guardian” means a guardian of a person of limited capacity, including, without limitation, such a guardian who is appointed because a person of limited capacity has voluntarily petitioned for the appointment and the court has determined that the person has the requisite capacity to make such a petition. (Added to NRS by 1981, 1931; […]
NRS 159.0265 – “State” defined.
“State” means any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, a federally recognized Indian tribe, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (Added to NRS by 2009, 1639)
NRS 159.028 – Terms: “Writing” or “written.”
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, when the term “writing” or “written” is used in reference to a will or instrument, the term includes an electronic will as defined in NRS 132.119 and an electronic trust as defined in NRS 163.0015. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2350)
NRS 159.033 – Application to guardians ad litem.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the provisions of this chapter do not apply to guardians ad litem. (Added to NRS by 1969, 412; A 2003, 1771)
NRS 159.0255 – “Secured residential long-term care facility” defined.
1. “Secured residential long-term care facility” means a residential facility providing long-term care that is designed to restrict a resident of the facility from leaving the facility, a part of the facility or the grounds of the facility through the use of locks or other mechanical means unless the resident is accompanied by a staff […]
NRS 159.018 – “Home state” defined.
“Home state” means the state in which the proposed protected person was physically present for at least 6 consecutive months, including any temporary absence from the state, immediately before the filing of a petition for the appointment of a guardian. (Added to NRS by 2009, 1639)
NRS 159.019 – “Incapacitated” defined.
A person is “incapacitated” if he or she, for reasons other than being a minor, is unable to receive and evaluate information or make or communicate decisions to such an extent that the person lacks the ability to meet essential requirements for physical health, safety or self-care without appropriate assistance. (Added to NRS by 1969, […]
NRS 159.0195 – “Interested person” defined.
“Interested person” means a person who is entitled to notice of a guardianship proceeding pursuant to NRS 159.034. (Added to NRS by 2017, 2546)
NRS 159.022 – “Limited capacity” defined.
A person is of “limited capacity” if: 1. The person is able to make independently some but not all of the decisions necessary for the person’s own care and the management of the person’s property; and 2. The person is not a minor. (Added to NRS by 1981, 1931; A 1999, 1396; 2003, 1771)
NRS 159.023 – “Minor” defined.
“Minor” means any person who is: 1. Less than 18 years of age; or 2. Less than 19 years of age if guardianship of the person is continued until the person reaches the age of 19 years pursuant to NRS 159A.191. (Added to NRS by 1969, 412; A 2003, 1771; 2017, 868)