NRS 159A.013 – Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 159A.014 to 159A.0265, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2017, 815)
NRS 159A.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 minors. (Added to NRS by 2017, 815)
NRS 159A.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 2017, 815)
NRS 159A.015 – Court” defined.
“Court” means any court or judge having jurisdiction of the persons and estates of minors. (Added to NRS by 2017, 815)
NRS 159A.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, if the context so requires, a person appointed in another state who serves in […]
NRS 159A.018 – Home state” defined.
“Home state” means: 1. The state in which the proposed protected minor lived with a parent or a person acting as a parent 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. 2. In the case of a […]
NRS 159A.0195 – Interested person” defined.
“Interested person” means a person who is entitled to notice of a guardianship proceeding pursuant to NRS 159A.034. (Added to NRS by 2017, 2546)
NRS 159A.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 the guardianship of the person is continued until the person reaches the age of 19 years pursuant to NRS 159A.191. (Added to NRS by 2017, 816, 868)
NRS 159A.0235 – Person of natural affection” defined.
“Person of natural affection” means a person who is not a family member of a protected minor 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 159A.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 159A.0595. 2. For the purposes of this chapter, the term includes an entity that […]
NRS 159A.025 – Proposed protected minor” defined.
“Proposed protected minor” means any 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 2017, 816)
NRS 159A.0251 – Protected minor” defined.
“Protected minor” means any minor for whom a guardian has been appointed. (Added to NRS by 2017, 816)
NRS 159A.0253 – Protected person” defined.
“Protected person” means any person for whom a guardian has been appointed. (Added to NRS by 2017, 816)
NRS 159A.0255 – Secured residential long-term care facility” defined.
“Secured residential long-term care facility” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 159.0255. (Added to NRS by 2017, 816)
NRS 159A.0265 – State” defined.
“State” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 159.0265. (Added to NRS by 2017, 816)
NRS 159A.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 2017, 816)
NRS 159A.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 2017, 816)