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Nevada · Through 2025 session (NRS as revised 2026-08-25) · Newer source version available

NRS 159A.1853: Petition for removal.

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  1. TITLE 13 — GUARDIANSHIPS; CONSERVATORSHIPS; TRUSTS
  2. CHAPTER 159A - GUARDIANSHIP OF MINORS
  3. SUBSTITUTION, REMOVAL OR RESIGNATION OF GUARDIAN; TERMINATION OF GUARDIANSHIP
  4. Removal of Guardian

1. The following persons may petition the court to have a guardian removed:

(a) The protected minor;

(b) Any relative who is within the second degree of consanguinity to the protected minor;

(c) Any attorney of the protected minor;

(d) An agency which provides child welfare services; or

(e) Any other interested person.

2. The petition must:

(a) State with particularity the reasons for removing the guardian; and

(b) Show cause for the removal.

3. If the court denies the petition for removal, the petitioner shall not file a subsequent petition unless a material change of circumstances warrants a subsequent petition.

4. If the court finds that the petitioner did not file a petition for removal in good faith or in furtherance of the best interests of the protected minor, the court may impose sanctions on the petitioner.

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