Nevada Revised Statutes 159.095 – Representing protected person in legal proceedings
1. A guardian of the estate shall appear for and represent the protected person in all actions, suits or proceedings to which the protected person is a party, unless the court finds that the interests of the guardian conflict with the interests of the protected person or it is otherwise appropriate to appoint a guardian ad litem in the action, suit or proceeding.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 159.095
- 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.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
2. Upon final resolution of the action, suit or proceeding, the guardian of the estate or the guardian ad litem shall notify the court of the outcome of the action, suit or proceeding.
3. If the person of the protected person would be affected by the outcome of any action, suit or proceeding, the guardian of the person, if any, should be joined to represent the protected person in the action, suit or proceeding.
4. If the protected person is a party to any criminal action, the guardian of the estate and the guardian of the person must be notified of the action.