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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Any court of competent jurisdiction may appoint:
1. Guardians of the person, of the estate, or of the person and estate for minors whose home state is this State.
2. Guardians of the person or of the person and estate for minors who, although not residents of this State or whose home state is not this State, are physically present in this State and whose welfare and best interest requires such an appointment pursuant to chapter 125A of NRS.
3. Guardians of the person, of the estate, or of the person and estate for minors if the court otherwise has jurisdiction to make an initial child custody determination pursuant to NRS 125A.305.
4. Guardians of the estate for nonresident minors who have property within this State.
5. Guardians ad litem.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 13. Guardianships; Conservatorships; Trusts § 159A.0487. Types of guardians - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-13-guardianships-conservatorships-trusts/nv-rev-st-159a-0487/
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