GUARDIANSHIP. Before You Begin.
Who Cannot Be a Guardian
A person cannot be appointed a guardian if:
• The person is incompetent (for instance, the person cannot take care of himself).
• The person is a minor.
• The person has filed for bankruptcy within the last 7 years. The court may appoint a person who has filed for bankruptcy if the guardianship is over the person only (meaning no money will be handled), or if there are no other suitable candidates to serve as guardian. The court may order additional safeguards to protect the person’s money.
• The person has been convicted of a felony. The court may appoint a person convicted of a felony if the court determines that the conviction should not disqualify the person from serving as a guardian.
• The person has been suspended or disbarred from the practice of law, accounting, or any other profession that involves the management of money and requires a state license.
• The person has committed a crime of domestic violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation, or abandonment of a child, spouse, parent, or other adult. The court may appoint someone who has committed such a crime if the court finds it is in the best interest of the protected person to appoint that person the guardian.
For Non-Nevada Residents: There may be extra requirements for non-resident guardians to ensure the safety of the protected person. Of note, non-Nevada guardians must designate a “registered agent” in the State of Nevada to accept service of legal documents.
READY TO START?
1. Complete the appropriate worksheet as best as you can, then we can assist you further if needed.
• Guardianship for an Adult
• Guardianship for a Minor Child(ren)
2. Submit to NLF for preparation.
3. We will contact you upon completion of your documents for your review and approval.
4. We will schedule an appointment to sign all documents and go over any questions you may have.
5. We will then start filing your documents with Family Court and keep you informed as your case progresses through court.
