159.109 - Examination and allowance or rejection of claims by guardian. - Nevada Statutes

159.109  Examination and allowance or rejection of claims by guardian.

      1.  A guardian of the estate shall examine each claim presented to the guardian for payment. If the guardian is satisfied that the claim is appropriate and just, the guardian shall:

      (a) Endorse upon the claim the words “examined and allowed” and the date;

      (b) Officially subscribe the notation; and

      (c) Pay the claim from the guardianship estate.

      2.  If the guardian is not satisfied that the claim is just, the guardian shall:

      (a) Endorse upon the claim the words “examined and rejected” and the date;

      (b) Officially subscribe the notation; and

      (c) Not later than 60 days after the date the claim was presented to the guardian, notify the claimant by personal service or by mailing a notice by registered or certified mail that the claim was rejected.

      (Added to NRS by 1969, 421; A 2003, 1790)