Nevada § 159.1845 Appointment of temporary substitute guardian; removal

Nevada Statutes

§ 159.1845 — Appointment of temporary substitute guardian; removal

Nevada § 159.1845

Title 13GUARDIANSHIPS; CONSERVATORSHIPS; TRUSTS

Ch. 159Guardianship

Substitution of Guardian

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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.1845 (2026).

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1. The court may appoint a temporary substitute guardian for a protected person for a period not exceeding 6 months if:

(a)A proceeding to remove a guardian for the protected person is pending; or

(b)The court finds a guardian is not effectively performing the guardian’s duties and the welfare of the protected person requires immediate action. 2. Except as otherwise ordered by the court, a temporary substitute guardian appointed under this section has the powers stated in the order of appointment of the guardian. The authority of the existing guardian is suspended for as long as the temporary substitute guardian has authority. 3. The court shall give notice of appointment of a temporary substitute guardian, not later than 5 days after the appointment, to:

(a)The protected person; and (b

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1. The court may appoint a temporary substitute guardian for a protected person for a period not exceeding 6 months if:
(a) A proceeding to remove a guardian for the protected person is pending; or
(b) The court finds a guardian is not effectively performing the guardian’s duties and the welfare of the protected person requires immediate action.
2. Except as otherwise ordered by the court, a temporary substitute guardian appointed under this section has the powers stated in the order of appointment of the guardian. The authority of the existing guardian is suspended for as long as the temporary substitute guardian has authority.
3. The court shall give notice of appointment of a temporary substitute guardian, not later than 5 days after the appointment, to:
(a) The protected person; and
(b) The affected guardian.
4. The court may remove a temporary substitute guardian at any time. The temporary substitute guardian shall make any report the court requires.