Nevada Code § 159.2021

Proceedings in more than one state
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Except
for a petition for the appointment of a guardian in an emergency, if a petition
for the appointment of a guardian is filed in this State and in another state
and neither petition has been dismissed or withdrawn, the following rules
apply:
1. If the court of this State has
jurisdiction under NRS 159.1991 to 159.2029 , inclusive, it may proceed with
the case unless a court of another state acquires jurisdiction under provisions
similar to NRS 159.1991 to 159.2029 , inclusive, before the
appointment.
2. If the court of this State does not
have jurisdiction under NRS 159.1991 to 159.2029 , inclusive, whether at the
time the petition is filed or at any time before the appointment or issuance of
the order, the court shall stay the proceeding and communicate with the court
of the other state. If the court of the other state has jurisdiction, the court
of this State shall dismiss the petition unless the court of the other state
determines that the court of this State is a more appropriate forum.

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