Nevada Revised Statutes 628B.010 – Legislative findings and declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 628B.010
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
1. There exists in this State a need, in order to provide for the protection of the public interest, to regulate entities engaged in the business of private professional guardians and persons employed by such entities.
2. Entities engaging in the business of private professional guardians must be licensed and regulated in such a manner as to promote advantages and convenience for the public while protecting the public interest.
3. It is the purpose of this chapter to bring under public supervision entities that are engaged in or desire to engage in the business of a private professional guardian and to ensure that there is established in this State an adequate, efficient and competitive private professional guardian service available to the courts and the public at large.