Nevada Code § 159.338

Attorneys fees and sanctions
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1. In a proceeding held pursuant to NRS 159.331 to 159.338 , inclusive, if the court finds
that:
(a) A petition was filed frivolously or in bad
faith, the court shall award attorneys fees to the party opposing the
petition.
(b) A guardian is in contempt of court or has
acted frivolously or in bad faith in prohibiting or restricting communication,
visitation or interaction between the relative or person of natural affection
and the protected person, the court may:
(1) Award attorneys fees to the
prevailing party; and
(2) Impose sanctions against the guardian.
2. Any attorneys fees awarded pursuant to
this section must not be paid by the protected person or the estate of the
protected person.

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