159.054 - Finding and order of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition; appointment of special or general guardian. - Nevada Statutes

159.054  Finding and order of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition; appointment of special or general guardian.

      1.  If the court finds the proposed ward competent and not in need of a guardian, the court shall dismiss the petition.

      2.  If the court finds the proposed ward to be of limited capacity and in need of a special guardian, the court shall enter an order accordingly and specify the powers and duties of the special guardian.

      3.  If the court finds that appointment of a general guardian is required, the court shall appoint a general guardian of the ward’s person, estate, or person and estate.

      (Added to NRS by 1981, 1932; A 2003, 1781)