NRS 160.060 – Evidence of necessity for guardian for minor.
If a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian of a minor ward, a certificate of the Secretary or a representative of the Secretary, setting forth the age of such minor as shown by the records of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the fact that the appointment of a guardian is a […]
NRS 160.070 – Evidence of necessity for guardian for incompetent.
If a petition is filed for the appointment of a guardian of a mentally incompetent ward, a certificate of the Secretary or a representative of the Secretary, setting forth the fact that such person has been rated incompetent by the Department of Veterans Affairs on examination in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the […]
NRS 160.080 – Notice.
Upon the filing of a petition for the appointment of a guardian under the provisions of this chapter, the court shall cause such notice to be given as provided by law. [7:28:1929; NCL § 9554]
NRS 160.090 – Bond.
1. Before making an appointment under the provisions of this chapter, the court shall establish to its satisfaction that the person whose appointment as guardian is sought is a fit and proper person to be appointed. 2. Upon the appointment being made, the guardian shall, except as otherwise provided in this section, execute and file […]
NRS 160.100 – Accounts.
1. Every guardian who receives on account of a ward of the guardian any money from the Department of Veterans Affairs shall file with the court annually, on the anniversary date of the appointment, in addition to such other accounts as may be required by the court, a full, true and accurate account under oath […]
NRS 160.110 – Penalty for failure to account.
If any guardian fails to file any account of the money received by the guardian from the Department of Veterans Affairs on account of a ward of the guardian within 30 days after such account is required by either the court or the Department of Veterans Affairs, or fails to furnish the Department of Veterans […]
NRS 160.020 – Definitions.
As used in this chapter: 1. “Benefits” means all money payable by the United States through the Department of Veterans Affairs. 2. “Department of Veterans Affairs” means the Department of Veterans Affairs, its predecessors or successors. 3. “Estate” and “income” include only money received by the guardian from the Department of Veterans Affairs and all […]
NRS 160.030 – Applicability.
Whenever, pursuant to any law of the United States or regulation of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary requires the appointment of a guardian for a ward before the payment of benefits, the appointment must be made in the manner provided in this chapter. [2:28:1929; NCL § 9549]—(NRS A 1995, 1078)
NRS 160.040 – Limitation on number of wards; exceptions.
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, it is unlawful for any person to accept appointment as guardian of any ward if the proposed guardian is at that time acting as guardian for five wards. In any case, upon presentation of a petition by an attorney of the Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to […]
NRS 160.050 – Appointment of guardian.
1. A petition for the appointment of a guardian may be filed in any court of competent jurisdiction by or on behalf of any person who under existing law is entitled to priority of appointment. If there is no person so entitled or if the person so entitled neglects or refuses to file such a […]