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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. A court of this State has jurisdiction to appoint a guardian if:
(a) This State is the home state of the proposed protected person;
(b) The proposed protected person holds property within this State and a court of the home state of the proposed protected person has declined to exercise jurisdiction because this State is a more appropriate forum;
(c) The proposed protected person has a significant connection with this State and a court of the home state of the proposed protected person has declined to exercise jurisdiction because this State is a more appropriate forum; or
(d) The proposed protected person does not have a home state.
2. A court of this State lacking jurisdiction under subsection 1 has special jurisdiction to appoint a temporary guardian for a protected person:
(a) To facilitate transfer of the guardianship proceedings from another state pursuant to NRS 159.1991 to 159.2029, inclusive.
(b) In an emergency if the protected person is physically present in this State, and such temporary guardianship will be terminated at the request of a court of the home state of the protected person before or after the emergency appointment.
3. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a court that has appointed a guardian consistent with NRS 159.1991 to 159.2029, inclusive, has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceedings until it is terminated by the court pursuant to NRS 159.1905 or 159.191.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 13. Guardianships; Conservatorships; Trusts § 159.1998. General provisions governing jurisdiction and special jurisdiction - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-13-guardianships-conservatorships-trusts/nv-rev-st-159-1998/
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