Nevada Code § 159.055

Burden of proof; order appointing guardian; notice of entry of order
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1. The petitioner has the burden of
proving by clear and convincing evidence that the appointment of a guardian of
the person, of the estate, or of the person and estate is necessary.
2. If it appears to the court that the
allegations of the petition are sufficient and that a guardian should be
appointed for the proposed protected person, the court shall enter an order
appointing a guardian. The order must:
(a) Specify whether the guardian appointed is
guardian of the person, of the estate, of the person and estate or a special
guardian;
(b) Specify whether the proposed protected person
is a resident or nonresident of this State;
(c) Specify the amount of the bond to be executed
and filed by the guardian; and
(d) Designate the names and addresses, so far as
may be determined, of:
(1) The relatives of the proposed
protected person upon whom notice must be served pursuant to NRS 159.047 ; and
(2) Any other interested person.
3. A notice of entry of the court order
must be sent to:
(a) The relatives of the proposed protected
person upon whom notice must be served pursuant to NRS 159.047 ; and
(b) Any other interested person.

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