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Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 159A.0807, a guardian shall immediately notify all interested persons and persons of natural affection:
(a) If the guardian reasonably believes that the death of the protected minor is likely to occur within the next 30 days and such belief is based on information from a psychologist, physician or other health care provider of the protected minor or a person otherwise qualified to provide such a medical opinion, including, without limitation, a health care provider employed by a hospice or by a hospital of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
(b) Upon the death of the protected minor.
(c) Upon obtaining any information relating to the burial or cremation of the protected minor.
2. The guardian shall provide notification pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1:
(a) In person or by telephone to the family members of the protected minor or, if the protected minor does not have any family members or does not have a relationship with any family members, the person of natural affection designated to receive such notification;
(b) By electronic communication to any family member of the protected minor or person of natural affection who has opted to receive notification by electronic communication; and
(c) In writing to all other interested persons and persons of natural affection not given notice pursuant to paragraph (a) or (b).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 13. Guardianships; Conservatorships; Trusts § 159A.0809. Notification to interested persons and persons of natural affection required upon impending death or death of protected minor or obtaining information concerning burial or cremation of protected minor - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-13-guardianships-conservatorships-trusts/nv-rev-st-159a-0809/
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